Wairarapa “postcode hole” for govt’s Alzheimer support

By Ray Lilley Alzheimers patients in Wairarapa live in a Health New Zealand funding “postcode black hole” _ the only region of the country with no government funds provided to its volunteer group, Alzheimers Wairarapa.  “This is a major issue for South Wairarapa people. As a voluntary group with no …

Coffee with the (Community) Cop

By Lyle Griffiths Jo Kelly is the new Community Constable for Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston. Already becoming a presence in town, Jo is the go-to person if we have any issues or concerns to report.  On Monday mornings between 8.00 a.m. – 9.00 a.m. she will be at Kitchener’s Dairy …

How Well Do We Know People in our Community?

By Lyle Griffiths Pierce Boyle of Le Coiffeur _ his mother is French, his father a New Zealander. Pierce was raised in Versailles. “Every Sunday was very special for me. My mother would collect my grandmother and cousin, who was just a little older than me. We would be allowed …

Martinborough awarded for Emergency, Resilience plans

By Angela Brown The Martinborough Community Board were proud recipients of the Partnering with Councils Award at the recent local government conference – for a collaboration with SWDC and WREMO (Wellington Region Emergency Management Office) to offer events promoting Resilience in the community.  “The real stars of this award are …

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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, 14 to 21 Hepetema 2024

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Māori Language Week begins on 14 September every year. 

It marks the day that a petition was signed by approximately 30,000 people in Aotearoa and presented to Parliament in 1972. This was officially recognised as Māori Language Day in 1975 and has since grown into Māori Language Week.

“We support te reo during Māori Language Week and all year. Our libraries reflect this with dedicated Māori collections in every branch as well as the integration of Māori culture,” said Louise Dowdell, Wairarapa Library Services manager.

“We will have displays and helpful resources available for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori,” she added.

“We plan to create meaningful opportunities to learn Māori language through the week. The theme this year is Ake ake ake – a forever language,” said Narida Hooper, Pou Māori Advisor for South Wairarapa District Council.

Wine & Food Society

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Martinborough Wine and Food Society’s August meeting was held in a gin palace.

The group had a good meeting, lots of members had been away and so it was good to swap stories

from different parts of New Zealand and the world.

The chosen venue of Tohi Gin Room and eatery was simply excellent as well as great

value.  … Continue Reading

THE STAR BOOK REVIEW

By Brenda Channer – Martinborough Bookshop

Story-telling is possibly the most powerful and long-lived method of communicating on Earth.

It is how we know where we are, who we are and how to make sense of our journey. 

So when we hear a story that touches us deeply we remember it, return to it and savour it – and we recommend it to others!  … Continue Reading

To be – or not to be? A critical community garden question

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Like with many things currently, we are asking the question _ can the Community Garden continue as it is?

Over the past nine years the Community Garden has managed to provide produce to the Community Larder on a fairly regular basis. This has been due largely to the dedication of a small team of regular, committed gardeners with a team of summer waterers; some great occasional gardeners and partners of regular gardeners, who have who have been happy and willing to do some of the hard yakka. All who are much appreciated and welcomed. 

However, we are now in the situation where we have reached a crossroad with regard to people’s ability to commit: we have always hoped that we would somehow hand over to new gardeners, allowing the original gardeners a break to perhaps become those occasional gardeners rather than taking full responsibility for the entire growth cycle of crops, i.e: managing compost, seed raising, plant ordering, funding applications, harvesting and delivering, weeding, grass cutting etc. 

But, this has not eventuated _ so whereto from here ? … Continue Reading

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Stunning first 4 – 1 win for Marty Women’s FC

By All-knowing Football Reporter It was always going to happen. After a few draws, some losses the newly-formed MWFC won their first game. An impressive and resounding victory. It started with ‘The Fox in the Box,’ the striker who plays in the traditional Number 9 role of marauding the penalty …

Martinborough Golf Club

A taste of what the new clubhouse will offer was provided recently to members and the Martinborough community.  The weather also came to the party to give everyone fabulous views from the new bar /lounge area as well as the undercover outdoor space. Over 100 people took advantage of the …

Four locals shine in Under-18 hockey team – August 2024

Martinborough and Pirinoa were well represented in the Wairarapa Women’s U18 hockey team, that competed in the National Under 18 tournament in Christchurch last month. Melinda Marshal, Neve Bruce, Amanda Jephson and Ella Kirkup  were selected and came together in the team after playing for Martinborough as juniors almost 10 …

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THE STAR BOOK REVIEW

By Brenda Channer – Martinborough Bookshop Story-telling is possibly the most powerful and long-lived method …

EVENTS  – September 2024

Wellington Heritage Festival When: October 26 – November 17  Where: * Wellington Region – 140 …

Cartel Food Company “Home Grown in Martinborough”

By Lyle Griffiths Nine years ago, Jason and Melissa Phillips founded the Cartel Food Company …

Community servant Jake Hawkins hands over Helmet

Retiring Fire Chief Jake Hawkins joined Martinborough’s Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1994 _ 30 years …

From The Mayor

By Martin Connelly Firstly, can I thank the Deputy Mayor for keeping this column going …

EVENTS

Matariki Rising from 29 June Nine stars herald the New Year Remutaka Hill Closures by …

How Well Do We Know People In Our Community?

By Lyle Griffiths Sue Sullivan is a well-known identity in our community. Where else are …

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