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Police system changes

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Changes to policing in the South Wairarapa have been trialed for the last three months. Area Commander Brent Register said that the new roster has been working well with preventative tasks increasing and crime decreasing.

Historically Martinborough has been a sole charge station with the resident police officer on duty forty hours a week. This included working through to Midnight Sunday to Thursday and 2am Friday and Saturday. … Continue Reading

Jump Jam success

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Jump Jam success
The Martinborough School Jump Jam team has returned from the National Championships held in Auckland. The coaches described the team as ‘outstanding, competing with enthusiasm , skill and precision’.

The competition was extremely tough with the team being placed fifth overall in New Zealand with only 0.5 points separating the First and Fifth places. … Continue Reading

Geroge Pain’s life story – Part 3

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Edited by Ineke Kershaw

“Look here George, you go down to Wellington and get a pack of men’s clothes. Its nearing Christmas and we shall all want new clothes and we’ll buy them off you.”

I went down as they suggested and saw a merchant, Mr Krull. He listened carefully to my tale but he had nothing but flour, sugar and tea in his store, which was no use packing around the country as I should never make anything out of it. … Continue Reading

A Festive Affair

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Experience an evening of magical delights from Debussy, Faure, Popper, Cornelius, Schubert and more
Performed by: Madeleine Griffiths – Harp, Lucy Gijsbers – Cello, David Griffiths – Baritone, Christine Griffiths – Piano.

When On 19th December Where At St Andrews Anglican Church, Dublin Street, Martinborough Time From 8.00pm to 9.30pm
Tickets are $30.00 each and include bubbles and mince pies. … Continue Reading

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Golf clubhouse fundraising builds up

An amazing fundraising day for the new clubhouse was held on April 19 when 34 teams took to the course in an ambrose tournament. The winners on the day with net 54.87 were Taylor Dewis, Robbie Robinson, Tom de Groen and Liam Richardson.  The longest drive for men went to …

Women’s football team in Green, Black and … Pink strip

Martinborough Football Club has unveiled a vibrant new palette of green, black and pink with the introduction of a women’s team, marking a significant milestone for the club. The rise of interest in women’s football, fueled by events like the FIFA Women’s World Cup, highlighted the demand for local opportunities. …

New golf clubhouse build, fund-raising up and running

Martinborough golf’s new clubhouse build is well under way _ as are fundraising efforts. It doesn’t seem long since we watched the demolition of the old clubhouse and now the frames for half the new building are in place with scaffolding up ready for the roof timbers. Everything is going …

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Pain Farm Estate Future Public Meeting hosted by: Martinborough Community Board  Date: Wednesday 15 May  …

From the Acting Mayor

By Melissa Sadler-Futter It’s great to be able to connect with you through The Star …

Martinborough Community Noticeboard

This new Noticeboard is to list Martinborough community groups and activities. The goal: provide a location …

ARATOI: Jane Sinclair – Quiet Observations

Masterton painter Jane Sinclair has finally finished painting new works for her upcoming exhibition Quiet …

The Star Book Review

By Brenda Channer In 2020, during lockdown, did you drag a chair to the end …

News from First Church

If you should find yourself driving semi-aimlessly up the east coast on the Ponatahi or …

Martinborough fire season still controlled

The FIRE SEASON has moved to RESTRICTED, meaning a permit is required for most fires …

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