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NEW ZEALAND HOLDS the dubious honour of registering the second greatest income in net emissions since 1990, beaten for first place by Turkey. In the same period  the UK has reduced there’s by 40% and even Australia reduced theirs by 12%.  

“A MAN IS A success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night , and in between does what he wants to do”. –Bob Dylan 

THE PRODUCTION of the Lear Jet will finish this year. The first of the famous private jet aircraft, based on a Swiss fighter plane and designed to carry eight people in luxury, was completed in 1963. Since then 3,000 of the planes , have been produced by the Canadian  Bombardier Aircraft company.   … Continue Reading

Book Club

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We were going to meet in Feb but social distancing during  lockdown looked to be an obstacle so it was decided to postpone it until March 18th  Exciting news, we have some new people who are interested in being part of this group.

Our book club has no set books, anyone can bring any book and share the insights, facts, or simple  pleasure they have found in a good book.  It is also okay to bring one that has been disliked or disappointing. … Continue Reading

A Labyrinth opportunity

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On 10th and 11th April, First Church Martinborough is hosting an opportunity for people to walk an ancient archetypal symbol called a Labyrinth. 

Labyrinths combine the image of a circle with the image of a spiral. The single pathway leads to the centre and then back out again retracing the same path. It symbolises a journey to a predetermined destination, our journey through life; from birth, to spiritual awakening and to death.  … Continue Reading

Come September…Friday, 17 – Sunday, 19 Martinborough Music Festival.

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Come September was the title of a film made in the early 1960s. Composed by pop star, Bobby Darin, Come September was also the name of the film’s theme song. Orchestrated by Billy Vaughan, Come September became instantly recognisable and one of the enduring instrumental compositions of the day.  … 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 …

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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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