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Chris Archer – Wine Innovator. Chris Archer is passionate about everything he does. This clearly shows as he lovingly lifts a special…

Dec 2025

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Dogs of Martinborough

Meet Rufus and Saskia, an unlikely pair but the best of friends. Rufus is a five year old Irish Wolfhound and Saskia a…

Dec 2025

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The year that’s been – MVFB

This time last year was an interesting and challenging time for our brigade. Faced with some negative media attention it certainly seemed…

Dec 2025

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Heartland Services: a year of connection and community

025 has been an incredible year for Heartland Services!  We’ve helped over 500 people connect with the support they need right here…

Dec 2025

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News from First Church

Around this time of year, within cooee of Christmas, old people with serious intent wander around muttering to themselves (since no one…

Dec 2025

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The Season of Angels and Advent

Advent is a season in the Christian calendar that is all about waiting. Hurry up and wait – for Christmas. For those…

Dec 2025

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Pirinoa News

Tis the season to be jolly, yea right! Always very busy on the farms this time of year especially with young stock,…

Dec 2025

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December in the Garden: the summer sprint! 

December is here, bringing the heat and the harvest to our Wairarapa gardens. We’re moving from a focus on planting to nurturing,…

Dec 2025

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Clothing Swap

There will be no Clothing Swap in December and the first one will be held on Sat January 17th 2026. So to…

Dec 2025

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Martinborough librarians honoured for long service

Four familiar faces have reached major milestones this year at South Wairarapa Libraries and the Council is celebrating their long service –…

Dec 2025

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Wairarapa reaches for the stars with global accolade

There’s big news for our region—Lonely Planet has named Wairarapa’s stargazing, food and wine experiences among the top 25 travel experiences on…

Nov 2025

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How well do we know people in our community?

Ross Vintiner – Olive Grower. The views from Ross Vintiner’s property in Fraters Road are magnificent. Standing on the deck in front…

Nov 2025

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