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Wāhine Toa of the Martinborough Volunteer Fire Brigade

Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8th we thought it was timely to celebrate and recognise the wāhine of our brigade.…

Mar 2026

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News from Pirinoa

Crikey again. The rain gods have delivered again, big time. The Taonui and Tuhirangi rivers recently received 500+mm rainfall in the headwaters…

Mar 2026

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How well do we know people in our community?

The modern meaning of a Protean, derived from ancient Greek, describes a person who is extraordinarily versatile and able to change their…

Mar 2026

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March in the Garden: The Great Autumn Pivot

March in Martinborough is a seasonal tightrope walk. We are still catching those golden Wairarapa afternoons, but the morningsnow carry a crisp,…

Mar 2026

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The joys of caregiving

Caregiving is one of the most rewarding roles a person can have. It’s about far more than practical support – it’s about…

Mar 2026

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February Clothing Swap 

Each month we seem to attract more people and MORE clothes. There were a few months when we broke even, as many clothes as…

Mar 2026

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Turn, turn, turn . . .

To everything, turn, turn, turnThere is a season, turn, turn, turnAnd a time to every purpose under heavenA time to be born,…

Mar 2026

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Letter to the Editor

Dear Mayor Wilde. I read your update in the Martinborough Star. You’ve clearly set yourself a low bar to demonstrate achievements and…

Mar 2026

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Letter to the Editor

Comment on letter to the editor Public scrutiny of the South Wairarapa District Council is entirely appropriate. But dismissing procurement processes, infrastructure…

Mar 2026

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Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor. In the latest Martinborough Star there is an article regards new speed limits for the Martinborough Square it stated “Who…

Mar 2026

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News from First Church

Sometime in the 1960’s we were the last family in the street to get TV.  My old man thought it was a…

Mar 2026

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The Age Concern Connection

As mentioned previously, staying socially connected becomes increasingly important as we age. This is not only for our wellbeing but also for…

Mar 2026

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