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Changing the mix at Nga Waka

There’s a changing of the guard, so to speak, at Nga Waka Wines this year. Founder and long term winemaker Roger Parkinson…

Sept 2024

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Cartel Food Company “Home Grown in Martinborough”

Nine years ago, Jason and Melissa Phillips founded the Cartel Food Company and began perfecting the art of making burritos as a…

Aug 2024

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Busy, busy transition months for local wineries

July and August are busy months on the Martinborough wine scene with launches, tastings, a new brand (Mason) and new releases, including…

Aug 2024

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WMI leading the Maori dairy pack

Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation (WMI) has been awarded the Ahuwhenua Trophy for excellence in Māori farming _ making it the top…

Jun 2024

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Te Muna Valley ticks all boxes for Moy Hall

One of Martinborough’s newest wine brands has bought one of the village’s oldest wineries, Butterworth Vineyard (formerly known as Julicher) in Te…

Jun 2024

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Electrifying comes to Marty town centre

The Wairarapa’s first EV (electric) delivery van will shortly be trundling P&K orders round the streets of Martinborough. It will be followed…

May 2024

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Rapaki Farm lifestyle project shovel ready

Plans for a 39-lifestyle block subdivision behind Martinborough golf links are “shovel ready” _ with the contract to begin roading on the…

May 2024

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A (very) good vintage is in the making

What does the perfect growing season look like for wine? Well, 2024 came close. It’s all very well growing grapes in a…

May 2024

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Oasis amid the storm: local business escapes the worst – MBA

Martinborough, a destination known for its world-class wine, charming retail scene and hospitality, remains an oasis amid the current economic challenges faced…

Apr 2024

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Screamer Siren new bird tool

Breaking; As The Star goes to print a new bird scaring tool has emerged in Ferry Road. Neighbours report a vineyard using…

Apr 2024

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Tell the pets: short ban on sickies

With an 11-day gap between Martinborough’s vet clinic closing and its new premises opening its door in Greytown, it may be a…

Mar 2024

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Driving Growth and Collaborations

With a mission to support and promote the interests of businesses in Martinborough, the committee works to create a vibrant and thriving…

Mar 2024

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