Voting bins have been rolled out across South Wairarapa and are ready for you to cast your vote. Voting papers have arrived…
A Martinborough Tradition of Fun, Family, and Community What began as a simple children’s birthday party nearly 15 years ago has transformed…
I’m with Courtney Miles, a teacher at Martinborough School, who co-ordinates a Garden to Table programme at the school. She’s bubbling with…
At the Social Crust we have talked often about creating a garden that provides an opportunity for our clients and volunteers to…
In the next local government term, the three main things that I wish to achieve are: The addition of the Hiwinui Forestry…
When elected to the Greater Wellington Regional Council, my goal is simple: deliver real outcomes for Wairarapa through practical, community-led leadership. I’ll…
A Martinborough Tradition of Fun, Family, and Community What began as a simple children’s birthday party nearly 15 years ago has transformed…
I’m with Courtney Miles, a teacher at Martinborough School, who co-ordinates a Garden to Table programme at the school. She’s bubbling with…
Chatting idly the other day to our resident historian Mate Higginson, the lively existence of Sunday School and Bible Class in Martinborough…
Talking to Frank Aldridge, I get the sense of someone who has travelled on a journey, following a diverse, but clearly thought…
It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us and can we say that we haven’t been on holiday! Quite the opposite…
Voting bins have been rolled out across South Wairarapa and are ready for you to cast your vote. Voting papers have arrived…
In the next local government term, the three main things that I wish to achieve are: The addition of the Hiwinui Forestry…
When elected to the Greater Wellington Regional Council, my goal is simple: deliver real outcomes for Wairarapa through practical, community-led leadership. I’ll…
South Wairarapa District Council Strategy Working Committee today agreed on an amended Bylaw to restrict access to motorised vehicles but allow for…
When people buy flowers in Martinborough, they expect the assurance of locally grown and fresh. That’s why two local growers are launching…
Rosé is thriving in the Wairarapa and New Zealand, having hitched a ride on the coat tails of pink wine’s global success.…
Electrify Wairarapa, in partnership with local lines and network provider Powerco, recently organized a series of speakers, focusing primarily on opportunities and…
August may be the last month of winter but that never stops it from being relentlessly chilly, which may be why the…
Martinborough Winery Cambridge Road restores ancient Totara barrels for new release in an industry first. Crystal Veil 2023 marks the debut of…
Jazz in Martinborough 2025 Sells Out “Couldn’t be much happier, really,” says Jazz in Martinborough Festival Music Director Lee Quayle. “Both our…
On Thursday 4th September, the Martinborough Town Hall transformed into a stylish mid-20th century jazz club as South Wairarapa locals gathered for…
Softly Calls the Devil by Chris Blake We are approaching summer reading season! It may not feel very summery yet but books…
Miss Cynthia Fortitude, the legendary diva, is coming to give a musical lecture to the newly formed Greytown Opera Guild, GOG. Her…
Across the country electricity costs have risen affecting business and homeowners alike. In the Wairarapa the cost of electricity has increased by…
n astronomy bequest made 12 years ago has come to fruition as the new star-gazing Cretney Observatory, a major new dark sky…
Is it time for Martinborough to celebrate again the mighty Himalayan Oak? The tree that connects this town to northwest India and…
“Fly me to the Moon” goes the song lyric but for dark sky company Spacewardbound on a cloudy day it’s virtual reality,…
The Aorangi Restoration Trust was set up fifteen years ago on the instigation of Martinborough winemaker Clive Paton and others. The objective…
Douglas Villa’s players must have wondered if they’d taken a wrong turn when they saw a sign welcoming them to Martinborough’s “Stadium…
The Martinborough Bowling Club will be holding its new season Opening Day on Sunday 19th October from 2pm. All members, twilighters, potential members…
Spring is here at last, the last month has seen the rain win more than the golfers but that didn’t stop plenty…
The course has been cold, but the golf has been hot with great conditions given the frosts and wet weather. Huge thanks…
Winter has definitely set in but there are still many hardy golfers out there and enjoying some calm if cold weather. Just…
We had a fantastic turnout at our recent Mitre 10 Ladies Night, with plenty of bubbles, nibbles, and hands-on learning. Attendees got…
Martinborough’s town centre was buzzing with energy over August as the Martinborough Business Association (MBA) launched its inaugural “Pour and Explore” event…
Thursday 11th September 6pm-8pm. Grab your tickets in store at Mitre 10 or from Kitchener’s Cafe. Tickets are $10 each with proceeds going…
26–28 September 2025 Discover exceptional art, get inspired, and connect with the artistic community during Greytown Art Town Festival, showcasing the extraordinary…
How did Arthur Ransome come to write Swallows and Amazons, transforming himself from literary critic to foreign correspondent, witnessing and reporting on…
Nominations sought for SW Rotary Youth Awards. We know there are young people out there doing extraordinary things in our communities, but…
Wow! What a wonderful evening. Members, former members and partners, plus a delegation of five women from District 294 joined together to…
“Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed; everything else is public relations” While this quote is commonly attributed to George…
Martinborough woman Glenys Hansen has shown New Zealand’s top scrabble competitors that age has a place atthe table. At 82, Glenys won…
Martinborough Toy Library is now based at the Waihinga Centre – and we’re excitedto welcome the community into our new space! As…
I thought readers and residents of Martinborough and visitors might be interested in what I’ve been up to since March this year.…
Just a few of kilometres out of Martinborough on a rural road, you may have noticed a cluster of buildings that look…
Hōkai Tahi is delighted to announce the appointment of Renee Renata as its new Service Manager. Hōkai Tahi provides free support services…
We would all like to stay in our own homes as we get older, and this is especially so for those living…
Martinborough Rugby Football Club (MRFC) is proud to announce it has officially taken back the management of the town’s community gym, revitalising…
It’s been sitting on the eastern side of The Square for more than 130 years. From the outside, the entryway is small,…
Next time you wait for your order from Joe Kwong On Takeaways on Jellicoe Street you might like to think about the…
Even as Pope Francis was lying in State at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome and thousands filed past his coffin, his soft…
Martinborough Museum is planning a series of mini-exhibitions to tell local stories through items in its collection. The first exhibition will open…
Where in town would you find this smart new bronze plaque? Clues: It’s on a building in The Square That building was…
