Martinborough is not on the current Government program for providing Ultrafast Broadband (UFB or Fibre) that finishes in 2019. We do have fibre into the main Chorus exchange, to the Martinborough School( including Dublin St from the school to the intersection with Jellicoe St) and the Pinot Grove subdivision.
The National government has made an pre-election pledge to inject up to $210 million” dollars more into their UFB program but has yet to decide the policy framework that would ultimately determine who gets the benefits of the extra investment. … Continue Reading
October 15-18 2014 saw the Martinborough E Grade ladies team in Christchurch for the National E Grade Squash tournament, representing the Wellington region. At the same time, the E grade men’s teams from both Masterton and Red Star were at the same venue, also representing the Wellington region. Out of 20 teams (x10 women and x10 men), three were from the Wairarapa!
In the women’s draw, teams came from as far afield as Maungaturoto (Northland) down to Otago. We met and played against an amazing group of women. They ranged from young juniors coming up through the ranks to those wily women who had all the shots and just owned the court! … Continue Reading
Our town’s 2014 Rose and Flower Show – in its 70th year – was held late in November in Martinborough’s equally famous Town Hall. The Committee, helpers, exhibitors and their exhibits, visitors and even the Town Hall itself, all battled the wind [and won!] to make a successful and attractive show.
As well as nearly 400 entries including lots of roses and some beautiful irises, there was a popular display of Bonsai put on by the recently formed Wairarapa Bonsai Club, and a table of exquisite creations made out of icing from the Cake Decorators’ Guild. … Continue Reading
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