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Wine column
Robin Williams once said that spring is nature’s way of saying ‘let’s party’, which is a nice idea until a spring like…
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New Zealand olive oil wins world’s best award in the big apple
Dali Frantoio has been awarded a Gold Medal in New York at the Olympics of extra virgin olive oil, the International Olive…
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Energy Security and Nuclear Power. What are the options?
In the mid 1960’s the NZ Electricity Department and Ministry of Works had a joint team of our smartest engineers studying nuclear…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
