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Another Afternoon of Gorgeous Opera

April 20, 2015 April 2015 Comments Off on Another Afternoon of Gorgeous Opera

Sunday May 10, 3pm – 5pm.
“I missed the School of Music Concert last year. Are they coming back by any chance”? “Those young singers were wonderful. It would be lovely to hear them again”? “When are you having another concert? I just loved those young singers”… Well; maybe the New Zealand School of Music Classical Voice would be interested in another fundraising concert. And indeed they are! … Continue Reading

Awesome Scouts

April 20, 2015 April 2015 Comments Off on Awesome Scouts

awesome-scouts Max thinks Scouts is ‘awesome!’ What boy wouldn’t have loved the recent Greytown Scouts event down at the Waiohine River, which saw the group test drive two rafts they’d built the week before, then cap this off with an egg fight. Add to this the annual Mudslide at Gladstone, and a camp at Wainuiomata. These are just some of the fun activities rolled out by the group, which not only entertain the children but also teach them life skills like bush craft, respect for the environment, keeping fit and healthy, and contributing to the community.  … Continue Reading

Book review

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Book-review Runaway
Peter May is a prolific author, however one who can be relied on for a good story well told. While better know as a thriller writer he has also produced stand alone novels and non fiction. Runaway is a novel with a touch of mystery, I would be surprised if anybody could foresee how the final chapter was going to pan out.

The story is set between two very different cities, Glasgow and London and in two equally different times 1965 and 2015. It concerns five very young teenagers who embark on an ill advised trip to London. This proves to be a rolling disaster with their time in London little better.

Fifty years later one of the three of the group still living in Glasgow talk the other two into returning to London to complete some unfished business from their adventure all those years ago. The second journey proves to be as eventful as the first. … Continue Reading

Coastal harvest

April 20, 2015 April 2015 Comments Off on Coastal harvest

Coastal-harvest Ecklonia radiata, better known as Paddleweed, drying before being baled for commercial use. After storms Paddleweed is found along the southern coast beach piled up in large quantities from where it is collected to be processed. It is used in fertilizer products, personal care products, shampoos, conditioners, day creams, night creams, toners, scrubs, and washes.
Paddleweed, is one of the deepest growing of the large, brown seaweeds.  It is typically1 metre in height its color ranges from dark brown to green In deeper waters these plants grow to 2 metres tall.  It is a very successful species, growing in dense sub tidal forests in both shallow and deep waters. … Continue Reading

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Golf pro-am success _ without clubhouse

By Karen Stephens A record field of 172 players, including 43 professionals from New Zealand and Australia, battled light winds, warm temperatures and even light early-morning fog at Martinborough golf’s 2024 CER Electrical and Holmes Construction pro-am on February 1. At least that was the range of excuses for some …

Featherston wrestlers go offshore

Two members of Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club’s senior class have again been asked to join a New Zealand team overseas.  Wairangi Sargent and Angus Read will take part in the Journeymen Tournament and Training Camp over Easter in New York state.  Over the week they are there they will be …

Martinborough Golf Club has tumbled down

The demolition of the Martinborough Golf Club is complete. In the last days prior to Christmas a fully-insulated pole shed, much like a top end farm outbuilding, was erected to act as both office and temporary clubhouse. New septic tanks, internet connectivity, power, water, and Porticom loos were installed. On …

Regular Features

News from First Church

 Many folk imagine that going to church is a bit of an ordeal, a waste …

FROM THE MAYOR

By Martin Connelly In February the local Lions Club invited me for dinner and asked …

Driving Growth and Collaboration: Martinborough Business Assn Committee

The Martinborough Business Association Committee plays an important role in fostering economic growth and collaboration …

How Well Do We Know People in our Community?

Michael Bing talks to Lyle Griffiths Michael was raised in Auckland, attending St Peters College …

BOOK REVIEWS FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS

By Brenda Channer – Martinborough Bookshop “Whether Violent or Natural” by Natasha Calder This debut …

Community Garden News

By Debbie Yates This is definitely the month of thank you. Nga Mihi Nui! We …

EVENTS

Saturday 10 February: 10th annual Citizen Science Kākahi Count at Western Lake Shore Reserve, 18km …

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