Community News
Michael (Mike) Will Beckett
You may never have met Mike. You may not even be sure who he is, but if you are reading this you…
May 2023
Previous Months
Environment
Predator Free Martinborough
A local pest control initiative – Predator Free Martinborough – has been expanding its network of traps in vineyards around the village.…
Event News
Concert for the Red Cross Cyclone Gabrielle Fund
Following a successful concert given in late 2022 which raised funds for the Ukrainian Crisis Appeal, the Martinborough String Quartet recently held…
Community News
How Well Do We Know People In Our Community?
In February 2004, Lisa and Frank Cornelissen returned from England, where Lisa had been managing the Corporate Rebranding for Unilever. Frank had…
Club News
Martinborough Wine and Food Society
The Martinborough Wine and Food Society had a great evening at the TOP PUB in Greytown. The unusual highlight was the Ostrich…
Club News
Mah Jong for Beginners
‘Have you ever wondered about that old Mah Jong set in your attic or deep in a cupboard? It belonged to your…
Arts & Culture
A Musical Journey: There and Back Again
Auckland pianist Stephen De Pledge is one of the most exciting and versatile musicians of his generation, and the Greytown Music Group…
Environment
Night light outside: charting the good, the bad and the ugly
Light pollution round the world is making the darkness above the earth “literally disappear,” and taking with it the ability of people…
Event News
Travelling Through Time – we want your glad rags for our fashion show
Have you kept that special dress, handbag, shoes, or even the whole outfit in the back of your wardrobe? It could be…
Politics
From the Mayor
There are two themes in this month’s column: rates and getting around our community. In late April or May, the Council will…
Community News
Our literary friendship
For me, losing a friend as good and loyal as Mike has left an empty space. Following my move South three years…
History
The General Grant Still Mystifies
Much has been written about the General Grant. With the lure of lost gold bullion waiting to be found, the intrigue has…
