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Over the Hill a hit

February 10, 2014 February 2014, Sports Comments Off on Over the Hill a hit

Over-the-hill-a-hit_300Martinborough’s Lawn Tennis Club’s annual “Over the Hill” doubles tennis tournament was another success this year, and is firmly staking its place in many Wellingtonians tennis calendar’s.

The tournament is open to any players deemed “over the hill”, the tongue and cheek pun referring to players usually from Wellington and/or over 40 years of age, with the main driver of the popular tennis weekend focusing on country hospitality and a fun family atmosphere. … Continue Reading

Opening sentences

February 10, 2014 February 2014 Comments Off on Opening sentences

The Listener has their ten favourite opening sentences from genuine news reports received. They include:
Sweden’s Ice Hotel has been ordered by the National Housing Board to install fire alarms, despite being made completely out of frozen water. … Continue Reading

Martinborough Community Board

February 10, 2014 February 2014, Regular Features Comments Off on Martinborough Community Board

Martinborough-Community-Board_300Community Board members wish everyone a very Happy New Year and a safe 2014.
After our December meeting it was decided to take a walk around some of the assets we have in Martinborough, first on the list was the Swimming Baths.  What a lot of work has gone into these over the last 12 months, we have lovely shade cloth which protects the smaller pool and the large seating area, the grounds are lovely and the murals on the wall paint a great picture of our town.  … Continue Reading

Know your town

February 10, 2014 February 2014, Regular Features Comments Off on Know your town

Know-your-town-(a)_300Martinborough Golf Club
On 20th August 1908 a meeting was held at the Oddfellow’s Hall to discuss the forming of a golf club. Ten people attended and the decision was made to form a club. Dr Hugh Webb agreed to be the secretary and a member’s annual subscription of five shillings set (2012 = $79) .

Play for the first season was on John Martin’s ‘Waiura’ property next to the then race course (the present golf course). The following year the club moved to George Pain’s property ‘Okoroire” (now the Pain Farm.)

Mr Pain’s garage served as a club house and members made improvements to the course as funds permitted. Enquiries were even made about engaging a professional to give tuition as long as the fee did not exceed one pound ten shillings (2014 = $237) a week. … 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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