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Rural Women NZ

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Rural Women NZ Martinborough held their monthly meeting at Circus Theatre on 29 Sept.
Guest speaker was Robin Ormerod who spoke of her career as a photographer/journalist and gave a very interesting account of her experiences at Scott Base in 1976, in a time when it was somewhat harder for women to be accepted in a predominantly male domain. … Continue Reading

Events at Wairarapa Library Service Libraries

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10th to 21st October 2011 School holidays
Greytown Monday 10th 9.30-4.00
Maths is fun
Advance booking
Limited numbers … Continue Reading

LOCAL CHEFS SUPPORT FOOD FIESTA

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A fine community cause like Hospice Wairarapa brings Martinborough people together to help raise funds. After all, no-one knows when someone important to us might need hospice care and we want it immediately and nearby.
The culinary talents of leading Martinborough and south Wairarapa chefs will create taste sensations as they present seven food stations at Hospice Wairarapa’s big Wine Auction and Food Fiesta. … Continue Reading

Jazz Donates $6,000

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The Jazz in Martinborough Festival held in August to raise funds for the Christchurch Jazz School raised $6,000.
“We couldn’t be much happier than that,” says festival co-ordinator Ian Cresswell. “It is just amazing how much support a small town like Martinborough can give to earthquake stricken Christchurch.”
Ian presented the cheque when in Christchurch recently. … Continue Reading

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Stunning first 4 – 1 win for Marty Women’s FC

By All-knowing Football Reporter It was always going to happen. After a few draws, some losses the newly-formed MWFC won their first game. An impressive and resounding victory. It started with ‘The Fox in the Box,’ the striker who plays in the traditional Number 9 role of marauding the penalty …

Martinborough Golf Club

A taste of what the new clubhouse will offer was provided recently to members and the Martinborough community.  The weather also came to the party to give everyone fabulous views from the new bar /lounge area as well as the undercover outdoor space. Over 100 people took advantage of the …

Four locals shine in Under-18 hockey team – August 2024

Martinborough and Pirinoa were well represented in the Wairarapa Women’s U18 hockey team, that competed in the National Under 18 tournament in Christchurch last month. Melinda Marshal, Neve Bruce, Amanda Jephson and Ella Kirkup  were selected and came together in the team after playing for Martinborough as juniors almost 10 …

Regular Features

THE STAR BOOK REVIEW

By Brenda Channer – Martinborough Bookshop Story-telling is possibly the most powerful and long-lived method …

EVENTS  – September 2024

Wellington Heritage Festival When: October 26 – November 17  Where: * Wellington Region – 140 …

Cartel Food Company “Home Grown in Martinborough”

By Lyle Griffiths Nine years ago, Jason and Melissa Phillips founded the Cartel Food Company …

Community servant Jake Hawkins hands over Helmet

Retiring Fire Chief Jake Hawkins joined Martinborough’s Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1994 _ 30 years …

From The Mayor

By Martin Connelly Firstly, can I thank the Deputy Mayor for keeping this column going …

EVENTS

Matariki Rising from 29 June Nine stars herald the New Year Remutaka Hill Closures by …

How Well Do We Know People In Our Community?

By Lyle Griffiths Sue Sullivan is a well-known identity in our community. Where else are …

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