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Arts & Culture

Martinborough Music Festival

‘Every year I am reminded of just how extraordinary this Festival is. The quality and consistency of the whole presentation is possibly…

Nov 2025

Community News

Wairarapa reaches for the stars with global accolade

There’s big news for our region—Lonely Planet has named Wairarapa’s stargazing, food and wine experiences among the top 25 travel experiences on…

Nov 2025

Community News

Historic Tree has deep roots in Martinborough history

Standing proud and lush with leaf outside St Andrew’s church on Dublin Street is a tree that has deep Martinborough connections. The…

Nov 2025

Community News

Kitcheners Annual Halloween Party

A Martinborough Tradition of Fun, Family, and Community What began as a simple children’s birthday party nearly 15 years ago has transformed…

Oct 2025

Community News

Garden To Table

I’m with Courtney Miles, a teacher at Martinborough School, who co-ordinates a Garden to Table programme at the school. She’s bubbling with…

Oct 2025

Community News

A new venture for the Social Crust

At the Social Crust we have talked often about creating a garden that provides an opportunity for our clients and volunteers to…

Oct 2025

Politics

Mayoral Candidate – Leah Hawkins 

Leah Hawkins What is the main reason you are standing for Council or the Community Board? I believe South Wairarapa deserves strong,…

Sept 2025

Politics

Mayoral Candidate – Fran Wilde

Fran Wilde What is the main reason you are standing for Council or the Community Board? South Wairarapa desperately needs experienced leadership.…

Sept 2025

Environment

Kahikatea Planting Expands Wetland Restoration

The morning was cold, the wind chill, water flowed under foot in places as hardy volunteers gathered for a native tree, shrub…

Sept 2025

Health & Wellbeing

MartinboroughRugby Club reclaims community gym to benefit all

Martinborough Rugby Football Club (MRFC) is proud to announce it has officially taken back the management of the town’s community gym, revitalising…

Aug 2025

Arts & Culture

Wairarapa Youth Orchestra tunes upfor global showcase 

Every week, the heart of Carterton beats with the rhythm of young talent. Inside St. David’s Church, tamariki and rangatahi from across the…

Aug 2025

Environment

Antarctic drill rig bites into local climate history

An Antarctic-bound drilling rig has had modifications tested near Martinborough before it’s shipped to the ice as a key part of an…

Aug 2025

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