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The ubiquitous ingredient

May 23, 2018 May 2018 Comments Off on The ubiquitous ingredient

Palm oil trees are native to the forests of West and Central Africa where the oil has been used locally for centuries. However the commercial use of palm oil has exploded over recent years where as a cheaper option it has replaced the likes of  cornola and soya oil in the production of everyday items from bread and biscuits to washing detergents and beauty products. 

Sixty two million tons of palm oil were consumed in 2017, with the demand still unfilled.  This ongoing demand has resulted in the destruction of  ten million hectares of  south-east Asian rainforest to make way for palm plantations. This habitat loss has been disastrous for the animal population. Orangutans,  rhinos, elephants and tigers are now listed as critically endangered. 

Palm oil now lurks in 70% of all cosmetics where it is used as an emulsifier. Most soaps, shampoos and skin creams also contain palm oil. … Continue Reading

Thank you John

May 23, 2018 May 2018 Comments Off on Thank you John

Not many, if any, would be brave enough to put up their hand and agree to take on a job as convenor of the Martinborough Friendship Club so as it wouldn’t fold up. That’s just what John Lace did when the previous committee after serving for twenty five years retired on grounds of age and health issues becoming evident.

The club is important to the many of the members who eat on their own and meeting once a month  are able to have company and share a meal. 

Anne Egerton, Wendy Kevis and Carol Southee have supported John. Meanwhile Carol is now resident in Wanganui and Maureen Connor has taken her place.

For five years the club has been functioning under John’s care  with some changes  taking place. So often John has been the only male with the many females. 

John, coming up eighty three this year, has chosen to step back to spending his pastime building a boat out of steel. He previously built a boat of fibreglass.

Thank you John, from all at the Friendship Club. 

Noelene White 

Student Fundraising Concert at The Cabbage Tree Vineyard

May 23, 2018 May 2018 Comments Off on Student Fundraising Concert at The Cabbage Tree Vineyard

Oliver Sewell as Captain Corrado in Verdi’s Il Corsaro – Photo provided by VUW.

 Sunday June 10, 2pm

So many people have asked if there is to be a fundraising concert for the New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University this year. The answer is “YES”.

Dr Margaret Medlyn, Head of Classical Voice, has arranged a concert for Sunday, 10 June, 2pm

While it is widely known that the performing arts are starved of funding, it is less generally understood that the institutions that provide training for our talented students also struggle. The students love singing for “their supper” so to speak. Some of the voice lecturers also sing. It is a rare experience to hear teachers and students in the one concert.

The students are still mulling over their repertoire. However the programme always includes well known arias and ensembles from opera and musical theatre. … Continue Reading

Rotary Update

May 23, 2018 May 2018 Comments Off on Rotary Update

Two of the forty students who have passed their initial test.

South Wairarapa Rotary have supported a wide range of community projects and people over the last month. 

Focus on youthRotary Youth Program of enrichment (RYPEN)

RYPEN is aimed at young people in the 15 –18 age group who possess qualities of decency, persistence, and application and who deserve further encouragement. The participants will be presented with a series of ideas, challenges, and social experiences which will hopefully assist them in broadening their horizons socially, culturally, and physically. Our Youth committee has identified 2 young people to sponsor to RYPEN in New Plymouth.

Innovative Young Minds program 

In addition, they are sponsoring one student to the Innovative Young Minds program in Lower Hutt. The program is designed to encourage young women to explore science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and high-tech manufacturing fields (STEMM). The week-long residential program is open to female Year 11 and Year 12 students in the Greater Wellington region, and runs during the July school holidays each year.  … 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

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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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