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Cropping in the Wairarapa
The sweeping changes of Rogernomics in 1984 created havoc in the farming industry. SMPs, or Supplementary Minimum Payments which had been introduced…
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Norka Mella Munoz – Chef
For Norka Mella Munoz, the path to becoming an award-winning chef began at a young age growing up in Chile. There were…
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National recognition for local Business Mentor
Last week Dean Di Bona was awarded a pin of recognition by BMNZ CEO Sarah Trotman for his decade long supportof over…
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Five Top Tastes Under $50 (…and a wine worth stretching for)
Healthy drinking levels, sustainability and supply chain resilience are hot topics in the wine world right now. With global shipping pressures threatening…
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Martinborough Business Association
TeAta Hawkins is the newly appointed Secretary of the Martinborough Business Association. She operates TeAta Collective, a business specialising in event…
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Martinborough firm leads first-ever cycle tours on Rēkohu, Chatham Islands
A Martinborough-based tour company made history last year by leading the first-ever cycle tour on Rēkohu, Chatham Island. This year Green Jersey…
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Que Syrah Syrah
Lismore Vineyard has a new owner with a long-term ambition – to make great Syrah from Martinborough’s revered stony soils. Global wine…
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Pick your own returns to Molewood Orchard
Molewood Orchard is opening for Pick Your Own apples and pears for the fourth season running. The orchard will open for PYO…
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Palmer and Cook Developments Confirm Purchase of Brackenridge, Martinborough
Palmer and Cook Developments has confirmed the purchase of Brackenridge, the well-known wedding, accommodation, and wellness property in Martinborough, South Wairarapa. The…
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In the pink – new Rosé from Mason
In a world awash with Dry January messages, I am happy to confess to enjoying the first month of the year with…
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Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa announces sale after 26 years
THE FINAL SEASON Martinborough – 22 January 2026 Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa has announced the sale of the iconic Wairarapa property,…
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Monty and Sons
Making premium pasta from locally grown durum wheat all came about through frustration at the inferior quality of pasta imported into New…
