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Wairarapa Art Sale features artistic diversity

May 9, 2017 May 2017 Comments Off on Wairarapa Art Sale features artistic diversity

The Wairarapa Art Sale showcases Wairarapa talent – from established artists to complete newcomers. The show is at the Featherston Community Centre 14 Wakefield St Featherston during the Featherston Booktown celebration, so it promises to be a vibrant weekend. Opening night is 11th May from 6pm where people can get an early look and meet the artists. Friday 12th May and Saturday 13th May: 9am – 5pm Sunday 14th May: 9am – 1pm … Continue Reading

Starting the Day Right.

May 9, 2017 May 2017 Comments Off on Starting the Day Right.

Starting-the-day-right-(a)_ladyIt is well established that children find it hard to learn when they’re hungry. That’s what led to the setting up of The Breakfast Club in Martinborough. Every weekday morning a team of volunteers prepares and serves a healthy breakfast to between 10-12 children before they head to school.
The breakfasts are provided free to the children, thanks to generous business and private sponsorship. Donations of suitable breakfast staples are always welcome as well. … Continue Reading

Winter INDOOR Sport Join Us!

May 9, 2017 May 2017 Comments Off on Winter INDOOR Sport Join Us!

Featherston RSA Indoor Bowls started with a Bang Tuesday 21st! Of March. New to our happy little group is Dot, Georgie, Barbara, Danny and Kay. A big welcome was expressed by Barbara L who is this year’s Secretary and Christine our ‘Master of the Programme’. … 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 …

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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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