Martinborough Business Assn.

Well we got through the Covid-19 lockdown, or have we !!

Surreal times for which there is no playbook. It was said that going into lock down was the easy bit,  but coming out is hard and will possibly be increasingly challenging for many people and businesses.

The MBA exists  to support its members and connect them with the help and advice that they might need.

We have established a strong partnership with WellingtonNZ and Destination Wairarapa ensuring we are close to the tourism and economic opportunities being promoted through government agencies such as MBIE and NZ Tourism. … Continue Reading

Martinborough Museum News

The museum is open again.  Saturdays 11.30-3.30 pm, Sundays 11.30-1.30pm

Here are a few things you can do there:

Marvel at Moa bones found in caves near Martinborough

Learn about the historic building that houses the museum … Continue Reading

MATARIKI & ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY AT ARATOI

Dates: 4 July 2020 – 30 August 2020

Artists: Glen Butler, Sharisse Eberlein, Mark Gee, Rebecca Kempton, Pete Monk and John Whitby

Wairarapa is on the verge of becoming a Dark Sky Reserve, a region dedicated to preserving the pristine night sky. Darkness is vital for human wellbeing, creatures’ life cycles, navigation and our own cultural and historical understanding of our world and the universe beyond. … Continue Reading

Meet Bruce.

For the last 8 years he has given his blood (‘Bruce Juice’) whenever needed to save the lives of lots of wee dogs.

This is just one example of how the Wairarapa works. We support each other all the time – even our pets are there for one another.

As a Community, we are strong and have always looked out for each other, we know this is continuing to happen during this challenging time.

A shout out to all the caring, loving, kindness and support that is going on in our community right now!! Good job.”

South Wairarapa Vets