Twenty waste producing companies  

Twenty companies are responsible for producing more than half of all the single-use plastic waste in the world, fuelling the climate crisis and creating an environmental catastrophe, new research reveals.

The Plastic Waste Makers index reveals for the first time the companies who produce the polymers that become throwaway plastic items, from face masks to plastic bags and bottles, which at the end of their short life pollute the oceans or are burned or thrown into landfill. … Continue Reading

Finnish Cellist to Join Martinborough Music Festival

  September 17-19, 2021

“This Festival will definitely be the highlight of 2021. Performing with a live audience is not to be taken for granted anymore” Timo-Veikko Valve (Tipi). … Continue Reading

Wharekaka welcomes cars with a past!

Recently Wharekaka residents were treated to a rare sight. A line up of very special cars on their front lawn. This wonderful event had been organised by the Wharekaka Auxiliary.

And if these cars could talk… they are part of our local history that the residents would identify with. … Continue Reading

FIRE BRIGADE REPORT

The Brigade has been very steady with calls recently including our response to a tragic house fire, the Brigade extends our sympathies to the family at this difficult time.

We have started the Medical First Responder training for our Brigade members, and are still looking for more people :

• MEDICAL RESPONDERS – If you have a Nursing, Emergency Medicine,  Paramedic or similar background (you may qualify for a short familiarisation course), and want to contribute to your community, we would love to hear from you . We anticipate you would only spend 2 – 3 days a month on call along with a single night a month training. 

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