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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Tough vintages and top producers

Aotearoa New Zealand might be a long way from New York but the 2023 vintage has a lot in common with the…

Aug 2025

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Local shop wins best bookseller award

Brenda Channer is passionate about books and is excited to share this enthusiasm with as many people as possible. She tells me…

Aug 2025

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Small winery launches big bold bubbly

Coney Wines launched its first-ever bubbly last month, which reminded me of a  conversation with friends at a winery in the deep…

July 2025

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Bringing an upmarket winter festival to town 

Promoted as the “best of Martinborough,” a month-long Pour & Explore programme is being developed by local business as it revives the…

July 2025

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Craggy Range’s Te Muna Pinot Noir Best in Show

Craggy Range 2024 Martinborough Pinot Noir has been awarded Best in Show at one of the world’s top wine shows – the…

July 2025

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Months more disruption after ATM ram raid

November’s failed ram raid on Kitchener Cafe’s bank ATM has already cost nearby businesses six months of restricted trading as road cones…

Jun 2025

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Learning about Martinborough’s terroir

Hands up if you’ve ever thought about making your own wine?  For those who enjoy the process of producing things from scratch,…

Jun 2025

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