Environment
Wairarapa Moana mussels in deep trouble – survey
Kākahi/ freshwater mussel populations in Lake Wairarapa are in deep trouble due to water pollution and the effects of climate change –…
March 2024
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Politics
Water woes budget questions pile up
Water supply and wastage are major issues for South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) and the people of Martinborough, Featherston and Greytown. As…
Club News
Lions help make a wheel difference
A Martinborough Lions Club member learnt recently of a family who might need a bit of assistance. The family consisted of mum,…
Community News
Plan ahead for next 30 Remutaka Hill road closures
The year has well begun and so have the Remutaka Hill road closures, so be prepared for 30 more this year –…
Environment
Tree of the month
What is Martinborough’s oldest tree? Well, it is not the prettiest and it might be regarded a pest by some people. The…
Health & Wellbeing
Living Positively with Parkinson’s
Some Wairarapa people living with Parkinson’s gathered at the Carterton Court House recently to listen to and be motivated by former boxer…
Community News
News from First Church
Many folk imagine that going to church is a bit of an ordeal, a waste of time, or at best a stuffy…
Politics
Head winds buffet Pain Farm effluent spray dispersal plan
The slow realisation that Martinborough’s 85 hectare trust-owned Pain Farm would see 93 million litres of sewage effluent a year sprayed onto…
Environment
OK Boomer: it’s bird scarer time
Ripe and ripening fruit means hungry birds invading orchards, vineyards and home fruit tree gardens. Already the apricots, green Granny Smiths, plums,…
Club News
South Wairarapa Rebus Club
CaringStay is a new company with a mission to offer short-term comfort and care in private homes to individuals who should not…
Politics
Tell Maxx: plastic tag relief may be coming
Life-long metal dog tags are under evaluation by South Wairarapa council staff, as an option to both save time and reduce plastic…
Business
Tell the pets: short ban on sickies
With an 11-day gap between Martinborough’s vet clinic closing and its new premises opening its door in Greytown, it may be a…
