Business
Thunderpants hits the big 3-oh, going strong!
The seeds for the idea that became Josie and Sophie Bidwill’s Thunderpants business began in Nelson over thirty years ago. Josie was…
April 2025
Previous Months
Community News
Puruatanga Rd signs say little to motorists
Just two road speed signs adorn Puruatanga Road – scene of mid-February’s fatal car vs multi-bike collision which killed a British tourist…
Community News
Indie’s young journey and a plea to help
Throughout April and May, a series of fundraising initiatives will be held to support Indie Farrell, a two-year-old Martinborough local who, since…
Community News
News from First Church
Members of the Parish have been busy creating and erecting new signage at the entrance to the church. This acknowledges that it…
Business
“Incredible honour” for Palliser’s top Pinot Noir
More than 30 of the world’s best Sommelier (wine stewards or wine waiters) have judged three Martinborough wines – and one from…
Community News
Letter of the month – Review Kitchener Street speed levels
With the recent tragic indie bike/car accident on Puruatanga Road, it is timely to review a stretch of Kitchener Street which is…
Club News
Men’s Shed aids coastal predator trap rebuild
“The guys at the Men’s Shed are fantastic,” said Aorangi Restoration Trust founder and patron Clive Paton. The Trust took in 25…
Community News
Teen boys surprised at Clothing Swap
Three teenage boys arrived at the Clothing Swap’s St Andrew’s Church Hall venue with some clothes theirmum was donating and asked if they could…
Community News
Call for new volunteers as trained firefighters leave
Two more well-trained and experienced members of the Martinborough fire brigade are being farewelled this month – leaving gaps to fill in…
Business
A reason for Riesling
International Riesling Day struck the owners of Nga Waka winery as the ideal time to release their new 2024 Riesling last month.…
Politics
Cape Palliser Road closed a week – for repairs
Cape Palliser Road’s ford over Mangatoetoe Stream is under repair and closed between the Lighthouse and Ben Avon Grove from April 7…
Community News
AED on stand-by at Ruakok Quiz Night
Word was out. The 2nd in the series of the legendary International Ruakokopatuna Quiz Nights was about to start. The auditorium was…
