Environment
Hempcrete from field to factory
FROM FIELD TO FACTORY The journey begins in the fields, where hemp grows rapidly without the need for disruptive tilling practices that…
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Environment
Trapping volunteers sought
The Riverside Walk along sections of the Ruamāhanga River, near the Waihenga Bridge will – once complete – open up a significant…
Environment
Satellite Robber Barons stealing the night sky
Astronomers call it the Billionaire Space Race, as tech billionaires plan the launch of tens of thousands of Low Earth Orbit satellites…
Event News
New Sponsor for Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival
Martinborough wineries are joining their counterparts from the Wairarapa Wine Region at this year’s Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival on Saturday 21 February…
Community News
Dogs of Martinborough
Brian is not normally a name you would associate with a gorgeous young Labrador pup but here he is. Brian moved to…
Community News
How well do we know people in our community?
Adam Newell. Most locals will know of the Union Square Bistro and Gastro Pub located in the Martinborough hotel. Its affable owner…
History
It’s Summertime at Martinborough Museum
On 1 February George Pain (of Pain and Kershaw fame) turned 180. Naturally, he‘s not here to celebrate but the museum can…
Club News
The Martinborough Wine and Food Society
We chose Moy Hall for our Christmas function in early December. This is a very relaxing place to go in a wonderful…
Community News
New Year at St Andrew’s Martinborough
May 2026 be a year of growth and good health for all readers of this great little newspaper. How fortunate Martinborough is…
Community News
Summer Harvest and Autumn Plans: February in the Wairarapa Garden
February in the Wairarapa is a month of beautiful extremes. While we bask in the height of the summer harvest, we also…
Arts & Culture
Dazzlehands, Royal New Zealand Ballet
4 – 19 April 2026 at the Carterton Events Centre Get ready to sparkle and groove with Dazzlehands – the award-winning story…
Arts & Culture
Trees
Trees’ by Percival Everett was published in 2021 and shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2022. He has since written other books…
