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News from First Church

Easter has come and gone again – done and dusted. Its period of solemnity for the dwindling number of (elderly) Christians and…

May 2025

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Little Miracles Trust’s ‘amazing’ fundraiser

A group of 84 quizzers, all intent on showing their trivia knowledge while raising much-needed funds, has helped put more than $6,000…

May 2025

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Letter of the month – Bike and walking paths missing from local picture

Dear Martinborough Community Board, Since moving to Martinborough 25 years ago I’ve enjoyed walking all around the Martinborough area. I love seeing…

May 2025

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Clothing Swap: women are changers

We have noticed: it is women that like to change their wardrobes, whereas we presume men wear their clothes out. Hence, we…

May 2025

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Puruatanga Rd signs say little to motorists

Just two road speed signs adorn Puruatanga Road – scene of mid-February’s fatal car vs multi-bike collision which killed a British tourist…

Apr 2025

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Indie’s young journey and a plea to help

Throughout April and May, a series of fundraising initiatives will be held to support Indie Farrell, a two-year-old Martinborough local who, since…

Apr 2025

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News from First Church

Members of the Parish have been busy creating and erecting new signage at the entrance to the church. This acknowledges that it…

Apr 2025

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Letter of the month – Review Kitchener Street speed levels

With the recent tragic indie bike/car accident on Puruatanga Road, it is timely to review a stretch of Kitchener Street which is…

Apr 2025

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Teen boys surprised at Clothing Swap

Three teenage boys arrived at the Clothing Swap’s St Andrew’s Church Hall venue with some clothes theirmum was donating and asked if they could…

Apr 2025

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Call for new volunteers as trained firefighters leave 

Two more well-trained and experienced members of the Martinborough fire brigade are being farewelled this month – leaving gaps to fill in…

Apr 2025

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AED on stand-by at Ruakok Quiz Night

Word was out. The 2nd in the series of the legendary International Ruakokopatuna Quiz Nights was about to start. The auditorium was…

Apr 2025

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Will road speed reduction petition spark action?

A petition calling for safer roads for Martinborough and asking South Wairarapa District Council to seek ministerial approval to implement slower speed…

Apr 2025

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