Councillor comment

Here we are the last Star for the year and what a year it has been. Despite the disruptions councillors, officers and staff have had a full on year. We have completed our first round of Long Term and Spatial plan meetings. Although the turnout at some of the meetings was not big on numbers, the content from those that attended was invaluable. 

We were also invited to our local Maraes to hear the views and ideas on how our Maori community see the future. All these meetings from every sector surprisingly had similar visions and desires for the future. 

In the New Year we will have the draft documents on the spatial and long term plan to go out for consultation, please get involved as this will be your last chance to help us to set the scene for the future.  … Continue Reading

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Letters

THANKS

 The Martinborough Foodbank want to say a huge “THANK YOU” to the Martinborough community for the fantastic response to the November Foodbank Appeal organised by Rotary and the Fire Brigade.

A big “THANK YOU” also to Rotary and the Fire Brigade for organising the event. The weather wasn’t the best but it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the volunteers . There was lots of banter and laughs all over the place. The response was the best yet and the Foodbank shelves are overflowing with cans and packets! It really is amazing and will make a huge difference for the next few months.

It’s been a big year for the Foodbank that was only established in January and this support from the community is really appreciated to ensure there is food on the table for everyone.

What a great community we live in. Thank you Martinborough!

The Martinborough Foodbank can be contacted on (021)657560

May Croft For the Martinborough Foodbank Team.

Recyling calendar

December

Wednesday 2nd glass

Wednesday 9th wheelie bin

Wednesday 16th glass

Saturday 26th wheelie bin

Monday 28th glass

January

Saturday 2nd glass

Monday 4th wheelie bin

Wednesday 13th glass

Wednesday 20th wheelie bin

Thursday 28th glass