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Vet clinic leaves for Greytown upgrade

Martinborough’s vet clinic is leaving town – decamping for a new premises on the edge of Greytown by mid-2024. “It will replace…

Oct 2023

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Local winter tourism bucks national trend

Wairarapa tourism showed minor growth across July _ one region bucking the national tourism winter spending trend, according to the latest Tourism…

Oct 2023

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Spring bounce for business

Tourism Thrives as Domestic Visitors Spend Skyrockets Martinborough businesses are reporting an upswing in visitor traffic. Notably, Australian visitors have joined the…

Oct 2023

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Martinborough move for pizza business

Our big open spaces, sense of community and wine were a massive draw card for Trent Warren of Roving Pizza. Trent, his…

Oct 2023

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At-home farewell for beloved pet

Wairarapa pet owners can now farewell a loved companion in the comfort of their own home. As a nation of animal lovers,…

Oct 2023

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Ata Rangi aims high with “Arrow”

Ata Rangi, the family-owned organic winery that helped pioneer wine development in Martinborough, has a sparkling new “Arrow-tip” shaped tasting facility emerging…

Sept 2023

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Nga Waka mirrors Kupe Canoes

At Nga Waka Winery on the other side of town, general manager Mick Hodson said the response to the winery’s new cellar-door…

Sept 2023

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Major upgrades for Martinborough cellar doors

Three Martinborough wineries have just swung open new winery doors as the region’s facilities for tasting and dining undergo a major upgrade…

Sept 2023

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Pinot Pioneers transformed village life

Four of Martinborough’s Pinot Noir pioneers were celebrated, recognised and honoured at a large gathering of winemakers in July at Union Square…

Sept 2023

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Top of the Pinot Noir lists

Martinborough’s reputation for producing top-of-the-line Pinot Noir, which is also Aotearoa/New Zealand’s leading red grape variety, is widely recognised. While those Pinot’s…

Sept 2023

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Dog box wins “Super Idea” award

Yes, it’s the council’s brand new dog pound, located in Featherston. At $114,00 a kennel, it cost $456,000 to build and it’s…

Sept 2023

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Palliser Pinot Noir wins world wine accolade

A coveted “Best in Show Award” has been won by Martinborough’s Palliser Estate vineyard at the prestigious 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards…

July 2023

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