FROM THE MAYOR

By Martin Connelly

In February the local Lions Club invited me for dinner and asked me to speak for a short time on the

“State of the District” among other things.

It was a lovely evening with many laughs and a lot of camaraderie. If there are newcomers to the

district who would like to join a service club that combines socialising with being good citizens, I

suggest you make contact with the club.

I thought I would share the main points of our discussion, sStarting with my leading observation that the district is doing very well. 

A recent story in the Wellington newspaper “The Post”, revealed that Wellington house prices have risen 64% over the last 10 years. 

But in the South Wairarapa that rise has been 123%.  … Continue Reading

Driving Growth and Collaboration: Martinborough Business Assn Committee

The Martinborough Business Association Committee plays an important role in fostering economic growth and collaboration within the local business community. 

With a mission to support and promote the interests of businesses in Martinborough, the committee works to create a vibrant and thriving business environment through leveraging tourism and visitors generally.

The association is a member of Destination Wairarapa, the regional tourism organisation. Our current chair has a seat on that Board. We ensure that our destination is promoted to domestic and international tourists. At the local level we promote member businesses through our website and social media platforms. STAY and PLAY is our mantra as we aim to get tourists to stay longer and spend more. … Continue Reading

EVENTS

30 Hill closures by NZTA

State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill  

Planned night closures Jan – June 2024

Nights closed Start 9 p.m, Finish 4 a.m.

5 nights: 10 March   – 15 March 

5 nights: 17 March   – 22 March

5 nights: 14 April     – 19 April  

5 nights: 19 May      – 24 May

5 nights: 26 May      – 31 May

5 nights  16 June      – 21 June

Easter Services at First Church  

Corner Jellicoe & Weld Sts 

Good Friday, 29 March 10 a.m.

Easter Sunday, 31 March 10 a.m.

February Fire Brigade Report

By Chief Fire Officer Jake Hawkins

It has been a busy start to the year with over 60 calls already – an average of 20 a month – ranging from several large vegetation fires and animal rescues to medical calls involving working alongside the Lifeflight Helicopter to winch patients from remote locations.  

There certainly has been a variety.

With the loss of three of our valuable team members who have moved from our district, we are

actively looking for both some new Firefighters and some Medical Responders, especially during daytime hours when we lose people to the “Big Smoke” for work. … Continue Reading