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To be – or not to be? A critical community garden question

Like with many things currently, we are asking the question _ can the Community Garden continue as it is? Over the past…

Sept 2024

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New library staff on deck

Wairarapa Library Service is delighted to welcome our newest library assistants, Diana and Eledir (El for preference), to our team. Some of…

Sept 2024

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Masonic Trust keeps Wharekaka up to scratch

In an update, the Wharekaka Auxiliary advises the Masonic Trust has continued to keep the building in good condition and maintain the…

Sept 2024

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Martinborough awarded for Emergency, Resilience plans

The Martinborough Community Board were proud recipients of the Partnering with Councils Award at the recent local government conference – for a…

Sept 2024

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17 new citizens welcomed to Aotearoa-South Wairarapa

Some 17 new citizens of Aotearoa/New Zealand were welcomed to South Wairarapa in mid-August at Martinborough’s Waihinga Centre by Mayor Martin Connelly…

Sept 2024

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Spring Fling shouting slowly subsides

By the time this issue of The Star hits the stands to nourish your curiosity, for First Church it will be all…

Sept 2024

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“Pass Wide And Slow” for horse, rider road safety

A group of Martinborough horse riders will join a world-wide day of action mid-month, riding the streets to support a call for…

Sept 2024

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How Well Do We Know People in our Community?

Pierce Boyle of Le Coiffeur – his mother is French, his father a New Zealander. Pierce was raised in Versailles. “Every Sunday…

Sept 2024

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Intercepted Letter of the Month

To: Mike Butterick, MP Mike, There is an article in the latest (August) Martinborough Star about this (Waihenga) bridge which has been…

Sept 2024

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Building services for seniors in the South

Since opening our doors there have been three key areas where we have been thriving, one of which being the offerings we…

Sept 2024

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Coffee with the (Community) Cop

Jo Kelly is the new Community Constable for Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston. Already becoming a presence in town, Jo is the go-to…

Sept 2024

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Heartland Hub: Live on Jellicoe St.

Heartland Services says it’s at the heart of the community, providing access to government and community services for rural communities. The Heartland…

Sept 2024

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