The Martinborough Access Reference Group (MARG), made up of eight nominated locals, has spent several weeks engaging with residents on issues including…
Our Martinborough School Matariki visit to Hau Ariki Marae was a memorable and meaningful day for everyone involved. The day began in a gentle…
The whole country celebrated Ryan Fox’s first major win at The Open held at Royal Birkdale golf course in England. But what…
The last few months saw unprecedented weather events across the region, severally impacting our town, coastal and rural communities. Key corridors, roads…
We would like to thank everyone who came to our drop-in sessions during the Engagement Week. Every triennium, Martinborough Community Board develops…
I would just like to inform you that change is in the air, and I am standing down as the editor of…
This month we reflect on the wild weather events of the past few weeks and that are still impacting several communities in…
The Martinborough Access Reference Group (MARG), made up of eight nominated locals, has spent several weeks engaging with residents on issues including…
Our Martinborough School Matariki visit to Hau Ariki Marae was a memorable and meaningful day for everyone involved. The day began in a gentle…
We would like to thank everyone who came to our drop-in sessions during the Engagement Week. Every triennium, Martinborough Community Board develops…
The last few months saw unprecedented weather events across the region, severally impacting our town, coastal and rural communities. Key corridors, roads…
I would just like to inform you that change is in the air, and I am standing down as the editor of…
South Wairarapa District Council has been investing in Martinborough Pool behind the scenes to upgrade the facilities in the changing room, which…
Following the recent severe weather events that have impacted South Wairarapa, a charitable organisation known as the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) warmly…
South Wairarapa District Council has signed a contract with Filtec Limited for the delivery of upgrades at Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston wastewater…
We have reached crunch time in our decision-making on local government amalgamation. If you are unsure of the detail, have a look…
Martinborough community and business leaders have begun tallying the costs of repeated transport disruptions after five bouts of bridge and road closures…
Pinot Noir devotees are living in good times in New Zealand today, especially if they happen to enjoy the best wines from…
Popular films have long shaped how people discover and engage with wine, influencing perceptions of regions, varieties, and wine culture itself. While…
Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand, 18 June 2026 – Palliser Estate is proud to announce that its Hua Nui Pinot Noir 2024 has been…
For those who have not heard of the Martinborough Access Reference Group (MARG) before, the group is made up of local volunteers…
Wild mood swings, cool edges and fierce winds are the tip of the challenging iceberg that is the Wairarapa’s weather these days…
4pm Saturday 15 August – Sarah Watkins & Bede Hanley – Pastoral and Colourful duos and solos for Piano and Oboe. Sarah…
Open until December, the new Tranzit Group Social History Gallery exhibition has got people talking. The exhibition explores 40 day to day…
Surviving White Island and everything that came after by Kelsey Waghorn. When New Zealand woke on 9 December 2019, no one knew…
“Another Opening. Another Show”. AND WHAT A SHOW!! The cast of this beloved local musical theatre group sang and danced their hearts…
The Aorangi Restoration Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Anna Burrows as their Development Lead. Anna brings to the Trust…
On 27 April, the new Ruamāhanga trapline volunteers set out twenty DOC200 traps near the river just south of Martinborough. The group…
Martinborough’s dark skies recently hosted a group of New Zealand’s most promising young astronomers as part of the national selection process for…
When the sun goes down, Wairarapa lights up! For the fortnight April 13–27, star-gazers are inviting you to step out and look…
Hundreds of kids from eight regional schools are about to join a Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve network of night lighting measurement and…
The whole country celebrated Ryan Fox’s first major win at The Open held at Royal Birkdale golf course in England. But what…
The Martinborough Bowling Club AGM was held at the clubrooms on Sunday 19 July. A new Committee was appointed with Maryanne Ashworth…
At the Village Café on Monday 20 July, most of the Martinborough Women’s FC team were spotted watching the World Cup final.…
After great football, fantastic surprises, a couple of games that resembled rugby, and the inevitable controversy, the World Cup finished with a…
Without a cloud in the sky and the resulting azure blue, it would have seemed a day of perfection as you peeped…
The review of pianist Shan Liu’s debut performance with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra a few weeks ago shows just how lucky…
Often seen around the Square are local avid vintage car restorers Hugh Hunter and Bob Cumming in their 1935 Rover 10 and…
This August, winter in Martinborough takes on a new rhythm with the return of Pour & Explore for its second year. Thanks…
And what’s so special about his string quartets? Come and find the answers to these questions at Unwrapping Beethoven, an ‘in-conversation concert’,…
Yes, it’s Swingtime in Springtime again. There’s a jazz musicians’ joke that goes: ‘What’s the difference between a jazz guitarist and a…
The guest speaker at our 24 July meeting was Mike Scott, Masterton born and now retired in Greytown with his wife Sue.…
Bill Fetch, one of the founding figures behind the Martinborough Fair, envisioned that proceeds from the event would support South Wairarapa students…
At our May meeting, Prof Chris Hollis introduced us to the geology of northern Wairarapa, highlighting a creative ‘paint by numbers’ approach…
Legal planning for you and your family. Firstly, Parkinson’s Wairarapa would like to thank all of you who stopped at our table…
April is ‘falls prevention month’, so it’s a good time to have a think about how older folk can keep themselves upright,…
I thought readers and residents of Martinborough and visitors might be interested in what I’ve been up to since March this year.…
Just a few of kilometres out of Martinborough on a rural road, you may have noticed a cluster of buildings that look…
Hōkai Tahi is delighted to announce the appointment of Renee Renata as its new Service Manager. Hōkai Tahi provides free support services…
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…
Among the Martinborough Museum’s collection is a Dead Man’s Penny, known officially as The New Zealand Memorial Plaque. These were given…
Easter is almost upon us. 3rd – 6th April. We will soon be devouring our Easter eggs, Hard boiled decorated eggs, Hollow…
I’m sitting in a lovely sun filled room talking with Jim and Philippa Reid about the history of their beautiful two-storied Victorian…
