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Building services for seniors in the South

Since opening our doors there have been three key areas where we have been thriving, one of which being the offerings we…

Sept 2024

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Coffee with the (Community) Cop

Jo Kelly is the new Community Constable for Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston. Already becoming a presence in town, Jo is the go-to…

Sept 2024

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Heartland Hub: Live on Jellicoe St.

Heartland Services says it’s at the heart of the community, providing access to government and community services for rural communities. The Heartland…

Sept 2024

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Letter of the Month

Dr Lester Levy Commissioner Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Wellington Cc: Margie Apa, Chief Executive, Health New Zealand | Te…

Sept 2024

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On the Remutaka buses – not the trains – again

Wairarapa-to-Wellington commuters face seven weeks “on the buses” over the hill from 26 December as KiwiRail does “extensive” upgrade work on the…

Aug 2024

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NIMBY Letter of the Month

Dear Ed: NIMBY Alert: We live in Grey Street and would be affected by the proposed changes to access to Martinborough School.…

Aug 2024

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Years of inaction on failing Waihenga Bridge

The too-narrow, flood-prone Waihenga Bridge on State Highway 53 – the key access to Martinborough – was designated for urgent replacement nearly…

Aug 2024

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Staying safe refresher for older drivers

Jacqs (Jacqueline) Wilton, who describes herself as a “Life Curve Navigator” for Aged Concern Wairarapa, has offered an opportunity for older drivers…

Aug 2024

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Hau Ariki Marae wins power resilience funding bid

Hau Ariki Marae has won government funding to install solar panels and a storage battery system – ensuring it can act as…

Aug 2024

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How Well Do We Know People in Our Community?

Kate Pritchard came to Martinborough just three and a half years ago. She had been living in Scotland working in Travel Tourism…

Aug 2024

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Martinborough School Update

We have had quite the busy term. Lots of events on, and some marvellous results from the students. Many thanks to Amanda…

Aug 2024

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Help find little Archie from Pirinoa

Archie, a Shih Tzu Cross and beloved pet of the Frost family from Pirinoa, has been missing from home there for six…

Aug 2024

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