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Crikey, four hours ago I was out on the tractor working up the summer feed paddock (turnips), and in that short time…
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News from First Church
I thought we had dealt to the Springbok tests (actually they dealt to us!) and the potential for any great collective religious…
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New Road Rules: Are You Ready for the Changes?
Changes to New Zealand’s road rules begin on 1 October 2026, making this a good time to refresh our knowledge. Drivers must…
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South Wairarapa Rebus Club
John Reeve. John, a retired government food safety toxicologist, described for us the hard work and extremely long hours – seven days…
Arts & Culture
Kuripuni School Big Band Debuts at Village Café
By 11am the Village Café was packed — standing room only, half the room clutching flat whites like concert tickets. The usual…
Politics
Martinborough Sewerage Dispersal Battle Resumes
On one side is South Wairarapa District Council, racing to resolve its sewerage treatment and dispersal crisis after losing its consent to…
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Honor? Or Horror?
In popular culture, the 31st of October is a time to dress up in scary costumes and participate in Halloween. The word…
Arts & Culture
Aratoi
This year’s Friends of Aratoi fundraiser, Little Jewels, promises to be the biggest one since its inception in 2004. With over 230…
Politics
Friends of George Pain Estate Seek Assurances Over Trust’s Future
The newly formed Friends of George Pain Estate has stepped forward to ensure Martinborough’s community‑owned asset remains fully protected as council amalgamation…
Club News
U3A Meeting Review: A Frank Conversation About Death
August’s U3A speaker, Trixie Duckett, tackled a subject most of us would rather put off indefinitely: death, and the practical business of…
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Five years of caring, now growing roots in Wairarapa
Home SWEET Home Care has celebrated five years of helping people feel comfortable and supported in their own homes, including 18 months…
