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Hi from Martinborough Plunket,

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How has your summer been so far? Today while my small assistant is home sick from school I’ve simmered on the stove a bucket load of beautiful juicy dark red plums given to me by a friend. It really feels like summer is here when I get to do that, it’ll be a favorite with our breakfast cereals for the next few months!. … Continue Reading

GOLF CLUB NEWS

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There have been a couple of milestones reached at the club during the month; first one being the 60th wedding anniversary of Bill and Shirley Rattray. They received greeting cards from the Queen, the Prime Minister and the Governor General among others; the club also extends their best wishes. Another milestone was the birthday of our Secretary Manager Sue Berger. … Continue Reading

George Pain’s Life Story

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PART 5
In 1872 I got married and started a little general store on Wharekaka Plain. My wife used to look after it and I may add for the amusement of some that my nick-name until I turned 25 was ‘Tiny” Pain.  After I was married the natives called my wife “Mrs Tiny”. … Continue Reading

From the Mayor

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I was asked to speak at a recent Martinborough Lions Meeting about the year ahead for South Wairarapa District Council.  This is an abridged version of what I said. 
Your council is in good financial shape.  Council’s financial reserves have been replenished after being hammered by the 2004 and 2006 flood damage we suffered.  Our borrowing is well under the limits set by our policies which are largely determined by our ability to service debt.  … Continue Reading

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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 …

Martinborough Golf Club has tumbled down

The demolition of the Martinborough Golf Club is complete. In the last days prior to Christmas a fully-insulated pole shed, much like a top end farm outbuilding, was erected to act as both office and temporary clubhouse. New septic tanks, internet connectivity, power, water, and Porticom loos were installed. On …

Regular Features

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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