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Protective ‘coat’ covers Carkeek Observatory
Historic Carkeek Observatory in South Featherston is having a weather-proof covering built over it to protect what remains of the 158-year-old star-gazing…
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Martinborough’s Own “Unknown” Soldier
Among the Martinborough Museum’s collection is a Dead Man’s Penny, known officially as The New Zealand Memorial Plaque. These were given…
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Easter and the Winter Egg
Easter is almost upon us. 3rd – 6th April. We will soon be devouring our Easter eggs, Hard boiled decorated eggs, Hollow…
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Victorian Villa in Martinborough
I’m sitting in a lovely sun filled room talking with Jim and Philippa Reid about the history of their beautiful two-storied Victorian…
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Martinborough Museum
The current exhibition at the Martinborough Museum celebrating George Pain (of Pain and Kershaw fame) has been enjoyed by nearly 1000 people…
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It’s Summertime at Martinborough Museum
On 1 February George Pain (of Pain and Kershaw fame) turned 180. Naturally, he‘s not here to celebrate but the museum can…
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A Brief History of NZ Christmas Dinners
The first Christmas dinner in New Zealand was in 1642. Abel Tasman and his crew enjoyed fresh pork and an extra ration…
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Martinborough Museum has opened its exhibition on the life of George Pain
At first it seemed it wouldn’t be difficult. We had a typewritten “memoir” about his early life, probably done when he was…
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Glimpses of Persia
Local Martinborough resident, Tim Maling, has recently published a book “Glimpses of Persia”. He recounts to me how the source of the…
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Not just for tourists
It’s been sitting on the eastern side of The Square for more than 130 years. From the outside, the entryway is small,…
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Everyone is welcome all the time
Next time you wait for your order from Joe Kwong On Takeaways on Jellicoe Street you might like to think about the…
