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The Pukemanu Bull Ride

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bullride3Pros and bros thrilled the crowd at the first Pukemanu Bull Ride.
Photos courtesy of Harrie Materman.

Public Meeting to Present the Proposal for Martinborough Town Hall & Community Centre

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Public-meeting“It is potentially a very exciting time for Martinborough and we’re very much looking forward to the findings and recommended directions”. Town Hall consultation interviewee STAR November 2013.

The time has come for the countdown to begin to the date in April when the Martinborough Town Hall Working Group (MTHWG) together with the South Wairarapa District Council will unveil the plans for the proposed refurbishment and development of the Town Hall and adjoining site. … Continue Reading

South Wairarapa Tramping Club

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Notice for Martinborough Star (March issue)
While February was a quiet month for the tramping club (members’ family commitments and some adverse weather), March promises a full and varied programme.
February trips included a walk up the headwaters of the Turanganui River. Helen Morison led the party of eight on an easy and enjoyable trip that incorporated some 30 river fordings. The last February trip will be from the Wellington wind turbine to Owhiro Bay via Red Rocks. … Continue Reading

Balloon Fiesta Flying High over Martinborough

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Balloon-FestivalBalloon pilots are thrilled to be flying over Martinborough once again as part of this year’s Wairarapa Balloon Fiesta. For the first time since 2008, the balloons will add a kaleidoscope of colour in the skies over Martinborough. Flying over the vineyards and landscape of our area is a highlight keenly asked for by fiesta participants. … Continue Reading

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New golf clubhouse build, fund-raising up and running

Martinborough golf’s new clubhouse build is well under way _ as are fundraising efforts. It doesn’t seem long since we watched the demolition of the old clubhouse and now the frames for half the new building are in place with scaffolding up ready for the roof timbers. Everything is going …

Golf pro-am success _ without clubhouse

By Karen Stephens A record field of 172 players, including 43 professionals from New Zealand and Australia, battled light winds, warm temperatures and even light early-morning fog at Martinborough golf’s 2024 CER Electrical and Holmes Construction pro-am on February 1. At least that was the range of excuses for some …

Featherston wrestlers go offshore

Two members of Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club’s senior class have again been asked to join a New Zealand team overseas.  Wairangi Sargent and Angus Read will take part in the Journeymen Tournament and Training Camp over Easter in New York state.  Over the week they are there they will be …

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News from First Church

 Many folk imagine that going to church is a bit of an ordeal, a waste …

FROM THE MAYOR

By Martin Connelly In February the local Lions Club invited me for dinner and asked …

Driving Growth and Collaboration: Martinborough Business Assn Committee

The Martinborough Business Association Committee plays an important role in fostering economic growth and collaboration …

How Well Do We Know People in our Community?

Michael Bing talks to Lyle Griffiths Michael was raised in Auckland, attending St Peters College …

BOOK REVIEWS FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS

By Brenda Channer – Martinborough Bookshop “Whether Violent or Natural” by Natasha Calder This debut …

Community Garden News

By Debbie Yates This is definitely the month of thank you. Nga Mihi Nui! We …

EVENTS

Saturday 10 February: 10th annual Citizen Science Kākahi Count at Western Lake Shore Reserve, 18km …

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