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A new venture for the Social Crust

At the Social Crust we have talked often about creating a garden that provides an opportunity for our clients and volunteers to…

Oct 2025

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On behalf of the Martinborough Business Association 

On behalf of the Martinborough Business Association (MBA) we would like to support in part Ted Preston’s drive to have SH53 terminated…

Oct 2025

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From Seed to Seedling: October in the Garden

October is when the Wairarapa truly comes alive. The ground is warm, the days are getting long, and the promise of a…

Oct 2025

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St Andrew’s Anglican Church on Dublin Street

Built in 1883, St Andrew’s is a beautiful wooden church situated on Dublin Street. It continues to offer services on Sundays, as…

Oct 2025

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How Well Do We Know People In Our Community?

Chris Cochrane talks about his book  “Woolsheds of the Wairarapa.” Two years ago, The Star featured an article looking at research being…

Sept 2025

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Maori And Local History Will Be Made – But What’s Next?

Two candidates are contesting South Wairarapa council’s first Maori Ward election – at the same time as a special referendum vote is…

Sept 2025

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Clothing Swap

We always seem to have an interesting array of clothes in varying sizes. And it is great to see how many people…

Sept 2025

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Support and Connections for Seniors at Heartlands

Spring is nearly here, and here at Heartlands we love to see people use our space to warm up, learn something new…

Sept 2025

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Making the end of Highway 53 a shared public place

Highway 53 terminates at the Martinborough Square and is managed by NZTA. The 100 metres of public road between Ohio Street and…

Sept 2025

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Sales are Up

Kate Paterson says “that overall there has been great activity in the Martinborough market in the last year. Wellington buyers back and some…

Sept 2025

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Val Johns honoured with 50 Years Service to the Red Cross

Many people will know the name Val Johns as a former teacher at Martinborough School. Val’s legacy of service has supported countless…

Sept 2025

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News From First Church

So just how much frenetic socialising can everyone absorb before they collapse in the corner? Plenty it seems. No sooner had our…

Sept 2025

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