Community News

Kitcheners Annual Halloween Party

A Martinborough Tradition of Fun, Family, and Community What began as a simple children’s birthday party nearly 15 years ago has transformed…

Oct 2025

Community News

Garden To Table

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…

Oct 2025

Community News

News from First Church

Chatting idly the other day to our resident historian Mate Higginson, the lively existence of Sunday School and Bible Class in Martinborough…

Oct 2025

Community News

How well do we know people in our community?

Talking to Frank Aldridge, I get the sense of someone who has travelled on a journey, following a diverse, but clearly thought…

Oct 2025

Community News

Fire Service 365 Days A Year

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…

Oct 2025

Politics

Bright orange voting bins make voting easy in the South Wairarapa

Voting bins have been rolled out across South Wairarapa and are ready for you to cast your vote. Voting papers have arrived…

Oct 2025

Politics

Greater Wellinton Regional Council Candidate Adrienne Staples

In the next local government term, the three main things that I wish to achieve are: The addition of the Hiwinui Forestry…

Oct 2025

Politics

Greater Wellinton Regional Council Candidate Alistair Plimmer

When elected to the Greater Wellington Regional Council, my goal is simple: deliver real outcomes for Wairarapa through practical, community-led leadership. I’ll…

Oct 2025

Politics

Last Chance to Cast your Vote

Oct 2025

Politics

Cape Palliser Paper Road Bylaw to allow pedestrian and cycling access

South Wairarapa District Council Strategy Working Committee today agreed on an amended Bylaw to restrict access to motorised vehicles but allow for…

Oct 2025

Business

It’s all about local, say Martinborough flower growers

When people buy flowers in Martinborough, they expect the assurance of locally grown and fresh.  That’s why two local growers are launching…

Oct 2025

Business

Blushing with spring

Rosé is thriving in the Wairarapa and New Zealand, having  hitched a ride on the coat tails of pink wine’s global success.…

Oct 2025

Business

Electrify Wairarapa

Electrify Wairarapa, in partnership with local lines and network provider Powerco, recently organized a series of speakers, focusing primarily on opportunities and…

Oct 2025

Business

Journey of Discovery in Te Muna Valley

August may be the last month of winter but that never stops it from being relentlessly chilly, which may be why the…

Sept 2025

Business

Rediscovering New Zealand’s Winemaking Heritage

Martinborough Winery Cambridge Road restores ancient Totara barrels for new release in an industry first.  Crystal Veil 2023 marks the debut of…

Sept 2025

Arts & Culture

Town Swings to Big Band

Jazz in Martinborough 2025 Sells Out “Couldn’t be much happier, really,” says Jazz in Martinborough Festival Music Director Lee Quayle. “Both our…

Oct 2025

Arts & Culture

Ol’ King Cole Swings Martinborough with Vintage Jazz Vibes

On Thursday 4th September, the Martinborough Town Hall transformed into a stylish mid-20th century jazz club as South Wairarapa locals gathered for…

Oct 2025

Arts & Culture

Country Dog, City Dog

Oct 2025

Arts & Culture

The Star Book Review

Softly Calls the Devil by Chris Blake We are approaching summer reading season! It may not feel very summery yet but books…

Oct 2025

Arts & Culture

Helen Moulder: Waiting for Gertie!

Miss Cynthia Fortitude, the legendary diva, is coming to give a musical lecture to the newly formed Greytown Opera Guild, GOG. Her…

Oct 2025

Environment

Harnessing Solar Power

Across the country electricity costs have risen affecting business and homeowners alike. In the Wairarapa the cost of electricity has increased by…

Oct 2025

Environment

Hi-tech Cretney Observatory opens for star-gazing

n astronomy bequest made 12 years ago has come to fruition as the new star-gazing Cretney Observatory, a major new dark sky…

Oct 2025

Environment

Martinborough – Second home of the Himalayan Oak

Is it time for Martinborough to celebrate again the mighty Himalayan Oak? The tree that connects this town to northwest India and…

Oct 2025

Environment

Bringing the universe down to earthlings 

“Fly me to the Moon” goes the song lyric but for dark sky company Spacewardbound on a cloudy day it’s virtual reality,…

Oct 2025

Environment

Aorangi Restoration Trust AGM

The Aorangi Restoration Trust was set up fifteen years ago on the instigation of Martinborough winemaker Clive Paton and others.  The objective…

Oct 2025

Sports

Martinborough Ladies vs Douglas Villa Women – Final Day Drama

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…

Oct 2025

Sports

Martinborough Bowling Club 

The Martinborough Bowling Club will be holding its new season Opening Day on Sunday 19th October from 2pm. All members, twilighters, potential members…

Oct 2025

Sports

Martinborough Golf

Spring is here at last, the last month has seen the rain win more than the golfers but that didn’t stop plenty…

Oct 2025

Sports

Golf Club News

The course has been cold, but the golf has been hot with great conditions given the frosts and wet weather. Huge thanks…

Aug 2025

Sports

Hole-in-one, Swilcan Bridge, new golf food

Winter has definitely set in but there are still many hardy golfers out there and enjoying some calm if cold weather. Just…

July 2025

Event News

Ladies Night a Hit!

We had a fantastic turnout at our recent Mitre 10 Ladies Night, with plenty of bubbles, nibbles, and hands-on learning. Attendees got…

Oct 2025

Event News

Martinborough Pours On the Charm with New ‘Pour and Explore’ Event

Martinborough’s town centre was buzzing with energy over August as the Martinborough Business Association (MBA) launched its inaugural “Pour and Explore” event…

Oct 2025

Event News

Mitre 10 Martinborough Ladies Night

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…

Sept 2025

Event News

Celebrate Artistic Brilliance at Greytown Art Town Festival 

26–28 September 2025 Discover exceptional art, get inspired, and connect with the artistic community during Greytown Art Town Festival, showcasing the extraordinary…

Sept 2025

Event News

South Wairarapa Rebus Club

How did Arthur Ransome come to write Swallows and Amazons, transforming himself from literary critic to foreign correspondent, witnessing and reporting on…

Sept 2025

Club News

Know any young heroes?   

Nominations sought for SW Rotary Youth Awards.  We know there are young people out there doing extraordinary things in our communities, but…

Sept 2025

Club News

Celebrating 32 years of friendship and service

Wow! What a wonderful evening. Members, former members and partners, plus a delegation of five women from District 294 joined together to…

Aug 2025

Club News

South Wairarapa Rebus Club

“Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed; everything else is public relations” While this quote is commonly attributed to George…

Aug 2025

Club News

Highest rating gain wins trophy for local scrabbler

Martinborough woman Glenys Hansen has shown New Zealand’s top scrabble competitors that age has a place atthe table.  At 82, Glenys won…

July 2025

Club News

Toy library moves

Martinborough Toy Library is now based at the Waihinga Centre – and we’re excitedto welcome the community into our new space!  As…

July 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Doctors without Borders

I thought readers and residents of Martinborough and visitors might be interested in what I’ve been up to since March this year.…

Oct 2025

Health & Wellbeing

A Village Near Martinborough

Just a few of kilometres out of Martinborough on a rural road, you may have noticed a cluster of buildings that look…

Sept 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Hōkai Tahi Welcomes New Service Manager

Hōkai Tahi is delighted to announce the appointment of Renee Renata as its new Service Manager. Hōkai Tahi provides free support services…

Sept 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Living Positively with Parkinson’s

We would all like to stay in our own homes as we get older, and this is especially so for those living…

Sept 2025

Health & Wellbeing

MartinboroughRugby Club reclaims community gym to benefit all

Martinborough Rugby Football Club (MRFC) is proud to announce it has officially taken back the management of the town’s community gym, revitalising…

Aug 2025

History

Not just for tourists

It’s been sitting on the eastern side of The Square for more than 130 years. From the outside, the entryway is small,…

Oct 2025

History

Everyone is welcome all the time

Next time you wait for your order from Joe Kwong On Takeaways on Jellicoe Street you might like to think about the…

Jun 2025

History

Centenarian’s birthday marked by late pontiff

Even as Pope Francis was lying in State at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome and thousands filed past his coffin, his soft…

May 2025

History

Time Travel at Martinborough Museum

Martinborough Museum is planning a series of mini-exhibitions to tell local stories through items in its collection. The first exhibition will open…

Feb 2025

History

One Quick Question

Where in town would you find this smart new bronze plaque? Clues: It’s on a building in The Square That building was…

Dec 2024

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