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Easter “ascension” balloons came via Greytown
While Martinborough Golf Course was the ear-marked ascension point, winds dictated the 15 balloon Easter fly-over of Martinborough began in a Greytown…
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Church group holds to re-opening plan
Nearly two years after a group of Martinborough’s Catholics forced the national church’s overseers to rescind an order issued by Rome for…
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How well do we know people in our community?
Mathew Gordon has lived in Martinborough for eleven years but spends a lot of his time travelling the country. He calls himself…
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Another AED adds to lifesaving list
Another AED (Automatic External Defibrillator, aka heart starter) has popped up at Considine Park. Martinborough Community Board has extended a “BIG thank…
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2019 Kitchener Precinct traffic plan resurfaces
Some Martinborough residents are apparently ready to embrace change – change which will improve the interface of people with vehicles through traffic…
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Local Body Elections timeline to 11 October 2025
Key dates from South Wairarapa District Council: Friday 4 July 2025: candidate nominations open, roll opens for public inspection Thursday 10 July…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
