Politics
Our new Mayor
What were the challenges leading up to the election? All campaigns are challenging, and this was no different. It’s harder if you…
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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…
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…
Community News
How well do we know people in our community?
Ross Vintiner – Olive Grower. The views from Ross Vintiner’s property in Fraters Road are magnificent. Standing on the deck in front…
History
Martinborough Museum has opened its exhibition on the life of George Pain
At first it seemed it wouldn’t be difficult. We had a typewritten “memoir” about his early life, probably done when he was…
Politics
Māori Ward referendum results mixed in Wairarapa
South Wairarapa voters retained the district’s newly-minted Māori Ward seat at the local body election, honouring the historic commitment of the out-going…
Politics
Funding Workshop aims to build community confidence and capability
If you have ever wondered how to find funding opportunities to bring a community project to life, or build a sustainable funding…
Community News
News from First Church
All those enthusiasts who scan the daily rags or electronic equivalent in the hope of something uplifting are reminded instead, ad nauseam,…
Business
Wine column
Robin Williams once said that spring is nature’s way of saying ‘let’s party’, which is a nice idea until a spring like…
Business
New Zealand olive oil wins world’s best award in the big apple
Dali Frantoio has been awarded a Gold Medal in New York at the Olympics of extra virgin olive oil, the International Olive…
Community News
It takes a village Martinborough Volunteer Fire Brigade
This month it’s time to reflect and ponder what it means to be part of a small rural town like our own.…
Environment
Aorangi Restoration Trust AGM
The Aorangi Restoration Trust (ART) held its Annual General Meeting on the 5th of October at the Waimeha Camping Village. It is…
