As consumer prices begin a new spiral sparked by war and an energy crisis, there are three key thoughts about nationwide food…
I’m impressed by how much has been achieved by the Martinborough Men’s Shed since it began ten years ago. Peter Gunn, its…
Amazing, incredible, fabulous just a few adjectives used to describe the Autumn on the Greens ladies tournament held from 21st to 23rd…
If you’re on the mailing list for the Martinborough Music Festival, you can now go online and book your tickets. “Public sales…
Ingrid Horrocks, raised in Wairarapa from the age of 11, was awarded the top fiction prize at the 2026 Ockham New Zealand…
Public attitudes toward alcohol – and wine in particular – have shifted sharply in recent years. Once seen as a cultural pleasure,…
On racking my brains for something to write about, as our resident writer is tripping their way overseas at present, I revisited…
I’m impressed by how much has been achieved by the Martinborough Men’s Shed since it began ten years ago. Peter Gunn, its…
On racking my brains for something to write about, as our resident writer is tripping their way overseas at present, I revisited…
I am having the upmost difficulty submitting my report from beautiful Samoa. The temp is about 28 c and am cycling around…
Winter has firmly settled over South Wairarapa, and while we are currently dealing with crisp frosts and muddy boots, the big talking…
Kade Wilkie and Charlie Mae Griffiths, Year 8 students were elected at the beginning of the year to be head prefects at…
As consumer prices begin a new spiral sparked by war and an energy crisis, there are three key thoughts about nationwide food…
Last month’s storm again highlighted just how vulnerable Martinborough and the wider southern Wairarapa become whenever the Waihenga Bridge across the Ruamahanga…
It’s all go in Marty right now! The Martinborough Access Reference Group (MARG) – being driven by Conor Kershaw – has got…
South Wairarapa residents are invited to attend one of three community meetings about what the proposed changes to local government could mean…
South Wairarapa’s arts community is riding a well-funded wave of creativity with funding allocations from the latest Creative Communities Scheme this month. Six applicants will share $10,600 of funds, supporting arts across the district: Strong criteria in…
Public attitudes toward alcohol – and wine in particular – have shifted sharply in recent years. Once seen as a cultural pleasure,…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) shares more than an acronym with artificial insemination. Both are quietly transforming rural New Zealand through science-driven improvement, even…
Commercial forestry is essential to New Zealand. We need timber for housing, packaging, infrastructure, furniture, and increasingly as a lower-emissions substitute for…
One of the smallest vineyards in Martinborough has produced a Pinot Noir that scaled new heights in London last month, winning four…
There’s something to be said for Pinot Noir clones and New Zealand winemakers have had plenty to say about them over the…
Ingrid Horrocks, raised in Wairarapa from the age of 11, was awarded the top fiction prize at the 2026 Ockham New Zealand…
In the Forsyth Barr Windows Gallery, Janna van Hasselt invites you to Blowout! Unlike anything previously shown at Aratoi, van Hasselt has…
‘Night, Ma’ by Elizabeth Knox Elizabeth Knox is known to many of us as the author of ‘Vintner’s Luck’, arguably the most…
The Martinborough Choir is looking for enthusiastic singers who are keen to come and make music together in a relaxed and friendly…
On 27 April, the new Ruamāhanga trapline volunteers set out twenty DOC200 traps near the river just south of Martinborough. The group…
Martinborough’s dark skies recently hosted a group of New Zealand’s most promising young astronomers as part of the national selection process for…
When the sun goes down, Wairarapa lights up! For the fortnight April 13–27, star-gazers are inviting you to step out and look…
Hundreds of kids from eight regional schools are about to join a Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve network of night lighting measurement and…
If it sounds too good to be true, it often is but here’s a DIY toolkit you can try safely at home,…
Amazing, incredible, fabulous just a few adjectives used to describe the Autumn on the Greens ladies tournament held from 21st to 23rd…
Skyline Challenge Sets New Records The Martinborough Lions Skyline Challenge ride, run and walk took place on Saturday 11 April 2026, one…
It’s been another busy period at the Golf Club as we have seen over 70 women coming through recent lessons, three of…
Over the last 8 weeks we have had over 70 women taking golf lessons from our club member Hugh Wilson. There has…
There is no ParkRun in Martinborough! It’s time to become a ParkRun tourist! ParkRun started when three mates in London’s Bushy Park…
Yes, it’s Swingtime in Springtime again. There’s a jazz musicians’ joke that goes: ‘What’s the difference between a jazz guitarist and a…
If you’re on the mailing list for the Martinborough Music Festival, you can now go online and book your tickets. “Public sales…
Days to Go for MADCAPS’ “West End to Broadway” Excitement is building as rehearsals continue for MADCAPS upcoming production of West End…
RUAKOKOPUTUNA, SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2026 Registration from 08.30, enter on the day at Ruakokopatuna Hall, 490 Ruakokoputuna Road. Event starts at 10.00.…
Nikolai Saratovsky is an internationally acclaimed Russian concert pianist with an extraordinary repertoire. Mary Gow, organiser of the Mulled Wine Concerts series…
Hello, my name is Owen, and I am a Greytown scout. I have been a part of Greytown Scouts for five years,…
South Wairarapa Rotary is on a roll, backing a surge of handson environmental projects that are reshaping local waterways, walkways, and wildlife…
Tuesday 7 July 10.00am. The Supper Room, Wahinga Centre. Child And Adult Dyslexia Helped. By The Davis Method. Presented By Rachel Barwell…
There was drama on the railway line that runs beside Hutt Park, recorded on film in full colour and viewed on-screen at…
Mary Quayle recently shared a milestone with the crafting group that meets informally every Tuesday evening in the Martinborough Hotel. This special…
Legal planning for you and your family. Firstly, Parkinson’s Wairarapa would like to thank all of you who stopped at our table…
April is ‘falls prevention month’, so it’s a good time to have a think about how older folk can keep themselves upright,…
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…
Historic Carkeek Observatory in South Featherston is having a weather-proof covering built over it to protect what remains of the 158-year-old star-gazing…
Among the Martinborough Museum’s collection is a Dead Man’s Penny, known officially as The New Zealand Memorial Plaque. These were given…
Easter is almost upon us. 3rd – 6th April. We will soon be devouring our Easter eggs, Hard boiled decorated eggs, Hollow…
I’m sitting in a lovely sun filled room talking with Jim and Philippa Reid about the history of their beautiful two-storied Victorian…
