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Garden Tour fundraiser for Carterton Indoor Community Pool
The Carterton Indoor Community Pool, built by locals nearly 40 years ago, has long provided safe, warm, year round swimming for families,…
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A Century in the Making: Veronica McKee turns 100. Veronica McKee said “It was that Donald who told you wasn’t it? He’s…
Politics
A win for Cape Palliser Road
Mayor Fran Wilde has welcomed news of continued funding for Cape Palliser Road from the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)…
Politics
Built to last
Hurupi Stream Bridge has firmer foundations following repair work in response to damage caused during storms in February this year. Floodwaters during…
Politics
New te reo Māori games kete
South Wairarapa Libraries had a huge spike in engagement during Māori Language Week (Te Wiki o te reo Māori) in September this…
Politics
Regent Street new footpath
Pedestrians can now enjoy a new footpath on Regent Street, which was completed this year as part of Council’s annual urban footpath…
Community News
The Social Crust Carb Club – a new growing season
We had wonderful success last year growing a significant number of carb-based vegetables for the Social Crust. Thanks to Martinborough Wine Makers…
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Martinborough Community Board
Martinborough Community Board is putting together its feedback for Council in preparation of the 2027-37 Long-Term Plan. The feedback is based on…
Politics
Piling on the taxes?
“No new taxes” is an appealing mantra, and one of a current Party’s centrepiece of its re-election campaign. Some local government members…
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Applications open soon for WBS community grants
WBS are locals, just like us, and value their relationship with Wairarapa’s communities. The Trust’s grant funding rounds run April and October…
Sports
In the Neighbourhood: Marty Masters Sevens welcomes Wāhine
The In the Neighbourhood Marty Masters Sevens returned to Martinborough on Saturday, 26 September, with 10 men’s teams and — for the…
