Return of Conversations With Martinborough’s Winemakers

This month will see the return of the popular wine tasting event for locals, Conversations with Martinborough’s Winemakers.  After an enthusiastic response from people who attended last year, Wines from Martinborough is holding the series again, with different wines and different winemakers.

We all know that Martinborough’s wines are special.  But do you know why?  Could you explain it to others?  Wines from Martinborough believes that the people in our local community are some of our most important champions.  “As well as enjoying Martinborough’s wines, we want people to feel comfortable and confident talking about them to visitors or when they are travelling” explains Margaret Hanson, Wines from Martinborough Chairperson. … Continue Reading

Operation Cover-up Knitting

Martinborough knitters, knitting for children in orphanages in Moldova, Ukraine and Romania meet twice monthly – the first Tuesday of the month in the small hall at St. Andrews Church, Dublin Street and the third Tuesday of the month at Wharekaka.   These lovely blankets and knitted jerseys etc. will be on display at St. Andrews Church Hall on Saturday 27th. July   1: 30  to 3: 30 p.m.  Everyone welcome!
  
We are most grateful to Property Brokers for their  very generous donation of money to buy wool for the knitters in both Martinborough and  Featherston. We would be very pleased to hear from any knitters or crotchetier who would like to join us.

Not only but also.

Readers will have no doubt seen the Wairarapa News item on David Kershaw’s being awarded the NZ Order of Merit in recognition of his services to the community and business in the South Wairarapa. We join in congratulating David on his well earned award.

The item listed the likes of St John Ambulance and Martinborough District Ambulance Trust, Volunteer Fire Brigade, Annual Blood day, Toast Martinborough, The Community Patrol and Lions all in which he has been deeply involved. These along with directorships in Palliser Vineyard and Foodstuffs Ltd. … Continue Reading

Meet your Fire Fighters

Lisa Marie Ireland is from Martinborough and joined the Brigade 4½ years ago for a couple reasons.  Lisa has always been interested in sport and the active nature of the fire service was a good fit.  She also was keen to begin giving back to her home town.

A real sports enthusiast, Lisa plays on the Eketahuna women’s rugby team in the Manawatu Competitions.  But golf is her favourite, boasting an enviable handicap of 4.2.  She has been the Martinborough Women’s champion for the last four years and was the Champion of Champions for the Wellington/Wairarapa region.   Outside her work at Cotter and Stevens and sport, you might find her at the family bach, called Rabs Island down at Tora. … Continue Reading