Any the wiser?

To date two main reports have been published on the financial implications of Wairarapa becoming a separate unitary body in the proposed unification of the current nine local bodies in the lower North Island. Each report predicts widely differing outcomes.

The Martin Jenkins (MJ) report ,commissioned by the current Wairarapa councils, predict an operating expenses over income shortfall in delivering services of $1.8 million. This would result in an equivalent additional $78 rise in the 23,000 Wairarapa rateable properties.

The PricwaterhouseCooper (PwC) report, commissioned by the Greater Wellington Regional Council, predicted a deficit of $7.9 million dollars requiring a $344 per property rise – plus a further $2.6 million if the current cost of public transport was added, a $457 per property rise. … Continue Reading

MARTINBOROUGH RUGBY CLUB

Summer might be in full force and rugby may be the last thing on some peoples mind but pre season training has begun, numbers are looking good and everyone is keen for the season ahead. If you are interested come along on Tuesday nights 6.30pm or phone James Bruce for information ph 0272772962.
Thank you to Prime Community Trust who have granted us $1000 towards fencing & bollards at the entrance way to our grounds. We look forward to the completion of this work this month.
JAB HANGI … Continue Reading

Martinborough Youth Trust

Strengthening our community by supporting our youth

Inspire your teens and send them to Discovery, a 7-day intensive self-improvement course. MYT promotes Discovery enrolling Martinborough teens from all backgrounds.
Enrolments are open for 2015 July course in Auckland held the 2nd week of the school holiday.

Pat Church, Sue Sullivan and Terry Blacktop run the Martinborough Youth Trust which has supported 61 teens in completing the course since 2006. MYT provides tuition support and assistance with travel expenses if needed. For more information visit their website www.discoveryforteens and click on 4-minute YouTube clip to meet a Discovery facilitator – Meredith Tourell. She is impressive! … Continue Reading

News from First Church

We’ve recently been reviewing 2014 with all its happy and sad times, its busy times and quieter times of caring fellowship. It’s been good to recall our activities outside the church – Country fairs, Book Sale and Kirk Fair and how successfully members and supporters worked together for great results – and not just financial but giving the opportunity to be identified and interacting with our community. … Continue Reading