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Town Hall reprieved
At the April meeting of the South Wairarapa District Council the motion: That strengthening and refurbishment of the Martinborough Town Hall be…
May 2012
Previous Months
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The Hall is saved . . Long live the Hall
In recent times I have come to recognise the Hall’s great value to Martinborough and to the whole community. Of course, it…
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A great outcome
Town Hall committee member Winifred Bull commented: On the matter of the Council decision regarding the Hall – YES! Ian Cresswell, Jim…
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Madcaps pleased
MADCAPS are very pleased with the Council’s unanimous decision to investigate strengthening and renovating the town hall. MADCAPS (Martinborough and Districts Company…
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Words of wisdom
George Bernard Shaw This is the true joy of life, the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap…
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Papers past
While these days Martinborough is a Mecca for marrying couples it appears that this was not always so. The Wellington Evening Post…
Regular Features
Know your town
The sod wall story By 1847 fifteen large ‘Runs’ had been established in South Wairarapa. Stock on these included 73 horses, 1,365…
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Who’s Your Neighbour?
Addie Miller interviews and drinks tea with long time local Connie Taylor. Connie Taylor has lived in Martinborough for over 60 years.…
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Comment
In eight weeks time the government will pull the plug on TV7 – arguably New Zealand’s best television station. In considerable contrast…
Regular Features
WHAREKAKA NEWS
Hasn’t the weather been fantastic lately? Maybe autumn is the new summer – whatever the effect of climate change etc. our residents…
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Time to Return to the JIM!
JIM is back for 2012! The highly successful community jazz festival from the wine village of Martinborough (Jazz in Martinborough) will be…
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Impressive New Chapter in Kuranui Success Story
The latest chapter in the Kuranui College success story makes for impressive reading, with strong NCEA results leading to greater numbers of…
