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Clothing Swap
Since we’ve shifted into the large Hall this event has really taken off. Someone asked me on Sunday, what was on at the church yesterday as there were so many cars parked outside? Of…
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Ruakokoputuna Community Emergency Hub
In the last edition of the Martinborough Star, we reported on efforts by a group of locals to establish a Community Emergency…
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Pirinoa News
This month, no complaints about the weather, perfect for the autumn. Am slowly getting on top of the damage caused by the…
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How well do we know people in our community?
Martin Harvey – An enjoyable Foreign Affair. Martin Harvey retired from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT) after 40 years…
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Circles of Light – News from St Andrew’s
Ever wondered why we say “Bless you!” when someone sneezes? This saying goes back a long way when people believed that when…
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Age Concern Connect
Sadly, elder abuse exists worldwide, and World Elder Abuse Awareness Week is held June 15th – 22nd to give some focus to…
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News from First Church
In the elaborate archives of our local historian Mate Higginson, we came across a memoir of his Mother-in-law – celebrating her recollection…
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What to do in the Garden
Cold Mornings, Crisp Work: Your June Gardening Guide Winter has firmly arrived in South Wairarapa. Those crisp Martinborough mornings bring heavy frosts…
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150th Anniversary of the Catholic Church in Wairarapa
At 10am on 21st June Mass will be celebrated with Cardinal John and Bishop Paul attending. Everyone is invited. Buses will be going…
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Living On The Bread Line
There is no doubt that food prices have risen and with the present disruptions in the Middle East there will be further…
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How well do we know people in our community?
Ted Preston. Swingtime in Springtime When Jazz in Martinborough is discussed, Ted Preston is mentioned in the same breath as being Mr Jazz in Martinborough. It…
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Changing of the Guard – Martinborough Volunteer Fire Brigade
As promised last month this article is going to set the town on fire! Not literally of course. We have had so much…
