Wharekaka News

We have been lying in wait for the warmer weather here at Wharekaka, but have kept ourselves busy and entertained while in hibernation.
Over the past couple of months we have had the wonderfully entertaining JNX band back. Our cuppa for a cause was well attended with her worship the Mayor attending as well as our MP John Hayes, I have started up a trolley shop so residents are now able to do their own shopping meaning they can keep a bit more of their independence. … Continue Reading

PM visits Playcentre

On 29th September Prime Minister John Key visited Martinborough, and included a visit to the Playcentre in his schedule for the day. We were very happy to have the opportunity to show him the quality early childhood education offered by our Playcentre, especially following the assurances from Mr. Key that Playcentre funding would not be affected by proposals circulated earlier this year. It was a busy Thursday session on a beautiful sunny day. Mr. Key took the opportunity to talk to parents and to the children.

Aftersock (TM) Day

One year on from the first earthquake in Christchurch , Rural Women NZ held an aftersocks day to show their support for the people of Canterbury.

Aftersocks are a dress style sock, with 56% merino wool and are manufactured by a family … Continue Reading

Martinborough Friendship Club

Bees were the subject for our guest speaker Mr. Ro Griffiths at the recent Friendship Club meeting.
The life of a bee is most interesting and my personal view is that bees, water and fire are life’s most precious and essential items for existing. Those attending the meeting appreciated learning the work that a bee does in its short life.

Club numbers have been down at meetings this year. Those attending mostly long term residents enjoying a meal together and being able to have a ‘catch up’.
For some it is almost laughable to pay $3 for home made soup, cake, slices and tea or coffee. That is the reason we need the numbers to be able to reimburse those who make the soup etc. To be self supporting numbers are needed to provide that.

New residents are made welcome when we meet at the Presbyterian Church Hall together with our faithful long term residents on the last Monday of each month. There is no joining fee and the club is non political or religious.

Nolene White Convenor