CHAIRPERSON SEES NEW VIBRANCY IN LOCAL WINE INDUSTRY

Jeremy Corban (Big Sky Wines) was elected Chairperson of promotional body Wines From Martinborough at the 2014 AGM, with Nicola Belsham (Murdoch James Estate) as deputy.

Winemaker for Big Sky Wines, Jeremy co-owns the Te Muna property with his wife Katherine Jacobs. He observes that winemakers are feeling positive at the moment.

“There’s a new vibrancy in the industry. I get a real sense of optimism and confidence. At the start of the season, people had a few concerns, but at the moment it’s just great. 2015 looks like another classic Martinborough vintage,” he said. … Continue Reading

Civil Defence update

Thank you to Martinborough’s newest Civil Defence trained community members Sarah Percy and Mark Johnson. If you are keen to ensure your personal, family and neighbourhood preparedness, share the preparedness message, be able to assist during and after an emergency supporting people, gathering information, and assisting at Civil Defence and Welfare Centre – we would love to hear from you.
Register at:www.getprepared.co.nz/CDEM-volunteer and come along to our 2 interactive sessions March 8th & 15th 9:30am – 4pm Frank Cody Lounge , Masterton District Council.
Karen Stevens and the Community Response team are nearing the completion of the Martinborouigh Community Response Plan if you are keen to view the draft or make a contribution at the final meeting looking at what you love about Martinborough and what post a major event in Martinborough you would be keen to maintain.
For further information on the above please contact kim.whiteman@gw.govt.nz or 0274 465 628 … Continue Reading

A major event to include Martinborough

Martinborough people are being urged to get out and enjoy the excitement of the New Zealand Women’s Cycling Tour which will include Martinborough on Thursday the 19th of this month. The Tour, which will include the world’s best women road cyclists competing for points to get their teams to the Olympics in Rio the Tour does three laps of the town.
This is the third event of the 2015 UCI Women’s Cycling Calendar following races in Argentina and Qatar.The women competing event will be seen on the podium in Rio next year subsequently Martinborough will be the focus of a great deal of international media attention. … Continue Reading

A VERY SPECIAL CAT MISSING FROM HOME

Cookie is a much loved pet Burmese cat but he went missing from his home in Cork Street on Friday 16th January. He’s 12 years old, and a ‘Blue’ Burmese – a silvery grey colour. He’s very friendly and curious, but also likes sleeping! His owners are sad and worried so are hopeful that people will look out for him – check nooks and crannies and sheds or garages.
If you have seen him please call his dad Pete on 0275 332122, or Maree 3069319.

Caption for pic: Cookie doing what he likes best– or something!