Environment
Bringing the universe down to earthlings
“Fly me to the Moon” goes the song lyric but for dark sky company Spacewardbound on a cloudy day it’s virtual reality,…
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Sports
Martinborough Ladies vs Douglas Villa Women – Final Day Drama
Douglas Villa’s players must have wondered if they’d taken a wrong turn when they saw a sign welcoming them to Martinborough’s “Stadium…
Community News
How well do we know people in our community?
Talking to Frank Aldridge, I get the sense of someone who has travelled on a journey, following a diverse, but clearly thought…
Community News
Fire Service 365 Days A Year
It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us and can we say that we haven’t been on holiday! Quite the opposite…
Community News
Martinborough Community Garden
The message works! Our request last month for a trimming person has been answered. We are overjoyed to have a “lawn mowing…
Event News
Ladies Night a Hit!
We had a fantastic turnout at our recent Mitre 10 Ladies Night, with plenty of bubbles, nibbles, and hands-on learning. Attendees got…
Community News
What are we missing?
At Heartland Services, we’re proud to be part of the vibrant Martinborough community – offering a wide range of support, advice, and…
Health & Wellbeing
Doctors without Borders
I thought readers and residents of Martinborough and visitors might be interested in what I’ve been up to since March this year.…
Business
It’s all about local, say Martinborough flower growers
When people buy flowers in Martinborough, they expect the assurance of locally grown and fresh. That’s why two local growers are launching…
Environment
Aorangi Restoration Trust AGM
The Aorangi Restoration Trust was set up fifteen years ago on the instigation of Martinborough winemaker Clive Paton and others. The objective…
Environment
Only in Martinborough: Democracy Takes Flight
Surely, it’s a joke. It’s not even April First. With all the voting happening in Martinborough for Mayor and Council, there’s no…
Arts & Culture
Ol’ King Cole Swings Martinborough with Vintage Jazz Vibes
On Thursday 4th September, the Martinborough Town Hall transformed into a stylish mid-20th century jazz club as South Wairarapa locals gathered for…
