Wine Auction a Resounding Success

Photo courtesy Susan McLeary

With fantastic food, wine, and company in a stunningly decorated venue, an impressive $96,000 was raised at the Hospice Wairarapa Wine Auction at Brackenridge on October 19.

Every mystery bag was sold, silent auction items were eagerly competed for, and the live auction saw some very satisfied bidders. The atmosphere was one of fun and laughter as guests mingled around the food stations and participated in the bidding. … Continue Reading

Library news

These last few weeks has been a sad time for our library staff as we mourn the passing of our dear Simone.  Over the last years Simone was a source of light and joy to all who worked in or used the library and we shall miss her terribly.
Things are keeping on track in the library, our new bi-lingual signage is appearing above and beside bookshelves so you can find books a little easier. 

I have just received a bundle of new interior design books for those who expressed an interest and some big gorgeous photography books.  … Continue Reading

Letters

With much applause and whistling from the full house, Jazz in Martinborough 2013 came to a triumphant conclusion in The Village Cafe on the Saturday night of Labour Weekend.   The popular gypsy-style guitar duo, La Petite Manouche , plus two on percussion, had rounded off the third JIM Festival in style.  … Continue Reading

From the Mayor

Local body elections are now behind us and the South Wairarapa has a largely unchanged council team to navigate the next three years.  This I think recognises the integrity and hard work of the councillors you have elected. 

We do welcome two new members, Councillor Colin Olds from Featherston and Councillor David Montgomerie from Greytown.  It is always good to have fresh ideas and new enthusiasm in any organisation which I’m sure we’ll see from our newest members.  They do however have big shoes to fill left by departing Councillors Mike Gray and Porky Sexton who served their district very diligently for a good many years. … Continue Reading