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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The great outdoors ‘key’ for new school principal at Pirinoa
Toby Funnell was up the line fishing recently but reeled his line in to get to school before the bell as the…
