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On racking my brains for something to write about, as our resident writer is tripping their way overseas at present, I revisited…
On racking my brains for something to write about, as our resident writer is tripping their way overseas at present, I revisited…
I am having the upmost difficulty submitting my report from beautiful Samoa. The temp is about 28 c and am cycling around…
Winter has firmly settled over South Wairarapa, and while we are currently dealing with crisp frosts and muddy boots, the big talking…
Kade Wilkie and Charlie Mae Griffiths, Year 8 students were elected at the beginning of the year to be head prefects at…
In the past few weeks you may have heard the siren sounding more during the day with a longer lasting wail. It…
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…
In the last edition of the Martinborough Star, we reported on efforts by a group of locals to establish a Community Emergency…
This month, no complaints about the weather, perfect for the autumn. Am slowly getting on top of the damage caused by the…
Martin Harvey – An enjoyable Foreign Affair. Martin Harvey retired from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT) after 40 years…
Ever wondered why we say “Bless you!” when someone sneezes? This saying goes back a long way when people believed that when…
Sadly, elder abuse exists worldwide, and World Elder Abuse Awareness Week is held June 15th – 22nd to give some focus to…
In the elaborate archives of our local historian Mate Higginson, we came across a memoir of his Mother-in-law – celebrating her recollection…