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Off lead dog walking in Martinborough

A Dog’s Point of View, by Bryn the Huntaway What a tragedy the loss of roaming around the edge of the Palliser…

Oct 2026

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Mens’ Shed: Annual Sale Approaching

As November dawns, the Martinborough Mens’ Shed celebrates another satisfying year of service to our community.  Over the past twelve months we’ve…

Oct 2026

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Pirinoa News

Crikey, four hours ago I was out on the tractor working up the summer feed paddock (turnips), and in that short time…

Oct 2026

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News from First Church

I thought we had dealt to the Springbok tests (actually they dealt to us!) and the potential for any great collective religious…

Oct 2026

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New Road Rules: Are You Ready for the Changes?

Changes to New Zealand’s road rules begin on 1 October 2026, making this a good time to refresh our knowledge. Drivers must…

Oct 2026

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Honor? Or Horror?

In popular culture, the 31st of October is a time to dress up in scary costumes and participate in Halloween. The word…

Oct 2026

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Five years of caring, now growing roots in Wairarapa

Home SWEET Home Care has celebrated five years of helping people feel comfortable and supported in their own homes, including 18 months…

Oct 2026

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People in our community

Joyce O’Donnell and the Pukemanu Tavern The Pukemanu Tavern or “Puke” as it is affectionately known by locals, is built on the…

Sept 2026

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Climate Change and Drinking Fountains 

Martinborough has only one public drinking fountain. The good news is that it is in the right place being attached to the…

Sept 2026

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Martinborough Community Board

Considine Park The Considine Park Users Group is developing a new plan for Considine Park. We thank the community members who stepped…

Sept 2026

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Making Toys

At Martinborough Kindergarten the tamariki have been engaging in some hands-on learning with Martin the Toymaker. Making wooden toys has been a…

Sept 2026

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Pirinoa News

Spring is nearly here, and like any farmer, the first thing on my mind is the weather.  Soil temps are sitting just…

Sept 2026

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