This Noticeboard lists Martinborough community groups and activities. The goal: provide a location where people can find what’s happening and participate. If you’d like your group or activity added, please contact: AshleyMudford.Lions@gmail.com
Casual meetings for comradeship and community. Open to everyone whether or not you have served.
Varies by month
Every Third Thursday - alternate coffee mornings and evening socials
martinborough.rsa@gmail.com or follow Martinborough RSA on Facebook.
A chance to enjoy others’ company over a cup of tea and games of Bingo
Wharekaka Hub, 20 Oxford Street
Monday 1-3pm
Matt: 022 5686 352
Gold coin donation to cover costs
For those who love board games, cardboard squares and dice
St. Andrews Church Hall
Alternating Fridays and Saturdays, around 5pm fortnightly.
Sergio
Feel great with exercising in a seated position and working on posture, core strengthening, and stretching
Wharekaka Hub, 20 Oxford Street
Wednesday 11am
Just turn up – you will be welcomed
$5 donation
An opportunity to play over the board chess in social environment, bit of fun
Union Square
Tuesday evening 5.30-ish
John: 027 667 7657
Increase the availability and consumption of fresh produce to people in our community
51 Oxford St & fridge at the Medical Centre
Wednesdays from 10am
Just turn up – you will be welcomed
email
A delightful experience visiting gardens and other garden-related activities
Varies by month
2pm on the last Sunday of the month
Gabrielle Roberts:
email Gabrielle
021 535 365,
Susan Stephen:
email Susan
027 262 2834
Annual subscription of $30 per person
Conversational walk around Martinborough followed by coffee
Kitchener’s café, 5 Kitchener Street
Each Friday – 8.30am (Summer); 9.00am (Winter)
Les: 029 448 8444
Making a difference in our community through service projects and charitable efforts, meetings, guest speakers, and socialise over a meal
Lion’s Den, 1 Oxford Street
6 – 8.30pm Second and fourth Wednesday in the month
Phil: Ph 027 243 7183
Camaraderie and companionship with Mah-Jong
Wharekaka, 20 Oxford Street
Tuesday: 1:30pm
Esther: 022 108 6377
Bringing men together in one community space to share skills, laugh and work
20 Cork Street
Wednesdays and Saturdays 9am to 12 noon
John: 021 3142 485
Doug: 027 444 7331
Email
Gentle fluid movements, often called “Meditation in motion”. Beneficial life skill for Body, Mind and Soul.
Wahinga Centre, Town Hall
Thursday 9:30-10:30
Keiko, wairarapa.taichi@gmail.com
Borrow Toys and meet other parents
Plunket area, Wahinga Centre
Saturday 10 - 12.00pm
Website
Seeking volunteers to assist call Gabrielle 027 687 0062
Locals who have an interest in food and wine
Monthly events alternating between local restaurants and wine tasting
Second Friday of each month
Philippa: 021 434 163
Dave: 027 453 0475
Annual sub of $30.00, one off cellar fee of $45.00 and events priced at cost.
An opportunity for women who live on their own and like going out for dinner, chatting and socialising
Varies by month
Varies
Susan Stephen:
Email
027 262 2834
Heartland Services - 39 Jellicoe Street
11 August, 10am
Life After Stroke
Heartland Services - 39 Jellicoe Street
Monthly - 25 August, 22 September, 27 October, 24 November, 10.30am - 12pm
Constituency Clinic
Heartland Services - 39 Jellicoe Street
Fortnightly on Fridays 12.30 -1.30pm
Heartlands Services, 39 Jellicoe Street, Contact 06 657 0172 unless another number advised
Thursday 12th March 1 - 2pm
Elaine: elaineh@cancersoc.org.nz
Heartlands Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
Some Thursdays
Kuini Ph 027 777 1078 for more info
Heartlands Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
1st and 3rd Wednesday each month
Hazel 06 378 8888
Heartlands Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
3rd Tuesday each month from 1pm to 3pm
Heartlands Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
2nd Monday each month from 10am to 2pm
Heartlands Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
2nd Thursday each month from 10am to 2pm
A social craft afternoon
Heartland Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
Last Friday of the Month, 1 - 3 pm
Inclusive Café Church Service
Community Hall, Weld Street
Every Sunday 10am with morning tea prior at 9.45am
Bring along what you are currently reading and share highlights with others over a cuppa.
Martinborough Library.
3rd Wednesday of each Month; 10am – 12pm
Club members read the same book alternating fiction and non-fiction each month. New members always welcome.
Nara Cafe
Second Monday each month at 1pm
Brenda:
027 248 0400
Qualified leaders introduce the internal arts of Taoist Tai Chi and help participants find balance and feel comfortable in its movements.
St Andrews Church Hall, 41 Dublin Street
Tuesdays 10 - 11.30am (all welcome)
Last session 16th December, restart 26th January
Martinborough Current Affairs Group – discussion opportunity
Heartland Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
First Tuesday each month 10am – 12 noon
Ursala Beaufort:
Invited Speaker and Refreshments
Heartland Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
First Wednesday each month, 10 – 11.30am
Deanne Pedersen
027 444 2463
Promote dignity, wellbeing, equity and respect and provide expert information and support services in response to older people's needs
Heartland Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
Fridays 10am - 1pm
On hold - awaiting new instructor.
St Andrews Church, Dublin Street
Every Friday, 1.45 – 2.45pm
Jacqs Wilton:
027 444 2463
Balance and Step Group
Wharekaka 20 Oxford Street
Fridays (from 8 Nov) 12.45 – 1.45pm
Jacqs Wilton:
027 444 2463
Come along for coffee and a chat to find out about the services, information, education and support networks (including educators and other professionals) that Autism NZ provides for autistic people, parents/family/whānau.
Heartland Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
2nd Friday of the month
A free service which works with you to set a budget, review your spending and look at how to reduce your debt.
Heartlands Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
Mondays 9.00am – 3pm
Social learning space for seniors to receive free one-on-one coaching and support using their devices in a positive, fun and social environment.
Heartland Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
Thursday Mornings 9.30 – 11am
Call 0800 373 646
An opportunity for parents and caregivers of pre-school children to explore learning Te Reo.
Heartland Services, 39 Jellicoe Street
First and Third Friday of the Month 9.30 – 11am
Whangaimoana
23 August 12.30pm
Acclaimed Pōneke-based blues musician Darren Watson is bringing his powerful live performance style to Wairarapa music lovers for an intimate concert.
Studio 73, Greytown
Friday 14 August
Tickets are on sale at Eventfinda and more details are at www.darrenwatson.com
Dame Marilyn Waring DPhil, Specialist Economist – Pay Equity, appearing in person, everyone welcome, $5 or koha
The Wairarapa Events Centre, Carterton
Sunday 9 August 3pm – 5pm or Monday 10 August 10am – 12pm
Book sales, Bric-a-Brac, Clean Quality Clothing, Produce, etc
First Church Hall, Weld St, Martinborough
Saturday 29 August 2026, 10am - 2pm (Please note time change)
Donate books: Veronica Hawkins Ph 021 554 521
Other donations: Shari Ph 027 636 4579
Become a patroller by working with other residents to keep our community safe. Full training provided.
Martinborough
Usually rostered on patrol once a month.
Volunteer drivers needed to deliver Meals to recipients in Martinborough, Greytown and Featherstone
From Masonic Village Wharekaka
Approx. 1 hour every 4 weeks
Want to book meals? Please use contact details above
Donate unwanted household items to Martinborough’s Op-shop. Funds go to the Social Crust, providing foodbank services to Martinborough and Greytown.
45 Princess Street
Wednesday 12-3.30pm, Saturday 10am-2.30pm
