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Staying safe refresher for older drivers

Jacqs (Jacqueline) Wilton, who describes herself as a “Life Curve Navigator” for Aged Concern Wairarapa, has offered an opportunity for older drivers…

Aug 2024

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Hau Ariki Marae wins power resilience funding bid

Hau Ariki Marae has won government funding to install solar panels and a storage battery system – ensuring it can act as…

Aug 2024

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How Well Do We Know People in Our Community?

Kate Pritchard came to Martinborough just three and a half years ago. She had been living in Scotland working in Travel Tourism…

Aug 2024

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Martinborough School Update

We have had quite the busy term. Lots of events on, and some marvellous results from the students. Many thanks to Amanda…

Aug 2024

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Help find little Archie from Pirinoa

Archie, a Shih Tzu Cross and beloved pet of the Frost family from Pirinoa, has been missing from home there for six…

Aug 2024

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History is made in Strasbourge Street

Some might call making history prosaic. Others – marvellous, fascinating, even “about time.” On July 3 some 40-plus people gathered to witness…

Aug 2024

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Community Board staying on Pain Farm case

A letter of thanks. Martinborough community board would like to once again thank everyone who attended the public information session and have…

Aug 2024

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Community servant Jake Hawkins hands over Helmet

Retiring Fire Chief Jake Hawkins joined Martinborough’s Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1994 – 30 years ago. “Two weekends were committed to our…

Aug 2024

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Join the shout-out to our Volunteers

Think for a moment about how important volunteers are in the community. So many people freely giving their time, energy, and resources…

Jun 2024

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New Public AED for Martinborough

Martinborough has its latest Public AED (Automatic External Defibrillator), now installed at the Men’s Shed in Cork Street. This is a public…

Jun 2024

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How Well Do We Know People In Our Community?

Sue Sullivan is a well-known identity in our community. Where else are you greeted by “Hello Darling,” giving an immediate uplift to…

Jun 2024

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Move school access away from Dublin St bypass?

In Paris it’s called “Streets to Schools.” The objective: to make the home-school path safer for children, to better share public space,…

Jun 2024

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