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Testing the climate in Martinborough
Yes, the climate has served us some curved balls with crisp frosts, and successive wet days without sun. Despite the cold and…
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How well do we know people in our community?
Sir Mark Cooper. This highly distinguished and thoughtful man comes across to me as having a very positive and optimistic view of…
Business
Tough vintages and top producers
Aotearoa New Zealand might be a long way from New York but the 2023 vintage has a lot in common with the…
Environment
Star Field adding fire power to Dark Sky Reserve
A dark “dry site with good seeing” inside a dark sky reserve were the key conditions for astronomy enthusiast John Whitby to…
Environment
Forest futures talk in Martinborough
In mid-July the Aorangi Restoration Trust arranged for Geoff Simmons and James Newman from the office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the…
Business
Local shop wins best bookseller award
Brenda Channer is passionate about books and is excited to share this enthusiasm with as many people as possible. She tells me…
Community News
Farewell to Ray Lilley
As of this edition our Editor Ray Lilley has decided to ease back and enjoy life. Ray stepped in to the editorial…
Politics
From the Mayor
I had one of those “how fabulous is that” moments a few days ago when I read that Brenda Channer and Martinborough…
Politics
Greater Wellington Regional Council
As the local government elections draw closer, it seems a good time to check the rear vision mirror for the bouquets and…
Politics
Historical note: Long Term Plan done, dusted
For those still paying attention: South Wairarapa rates on average are up 4.3 percent for 2025 – 2026 (July – June year).…
Politics
New South Wairarapa District Council Libraries structure in place
South Wairarapa District Council has recently concluded a process to review the district’s library structure to ensure it is fit-for-purpose to deliver…
Community News
Martinborough Library
Mīharo! Rebecca Larson, the author of Twinkle, Twinkle, Matariki has generously offered our communities the chance to win a plush Taniwha toy. This…
