Arts & Culture
Aratoi
Three new exhibitions are opening just in time for Summer. Award winning photographer Esther Bunning takes over the Foyer space in her…
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The Star Book Review
The 2025 Booker Prize winning novel is ‘Flesh’ by David Szalay. Some months ago, I was offered a reading copy by the…
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Martinborough Music Festival
‘Every year I am reminded of just how extraordinary this Festival is. The quality and consistency of the whole presentation is possibly…
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The Star Book Review
‘Legacy’ by Chris Hammer Chris Hammer is an Australian Crime Fiction success story. One among many you may think and there…
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Tohunga Mahi Toi, Robin Kahukiwa
Aratoi is excited to be bringing Robyn Kahukiwa’s touring exhibition Tohunga Mahi Toi to the Wairarapa. The exhibition has toured across the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
