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Recycling collections

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Wednesday May 12 the Wheelie Bin

Wednesday May 19th  Glass

Wednesday  May 26th Wheelie Bin 

Regional Council notes

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There was a bit of unrest recently in Greytown after South Wairarapa District Council voted not to sell land it owned in the town centre.

The land had been recognised by a local businessman as being a prime location for his new enterprise, a very smart tourism development.  Unfortunately for them, the land was also home to the Greytown Men’s Shed. … Continue Reading

News from First Church

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Autumn gives us time for choosing seeds which bear the richest fruits

– fragile life which we can nurture into just or vain pursuits

First Church has marked the Easter season followed by Anzac Day with well-attended and meaningful services – thanks to our minister the Rev. Dr Jim Veitch.

The Country Fair in April, postponed from March went very well, although damper and chillier, and we were very pleased with the results from our country goodies stall – thanks as always to all contributers and customers. … Continue Reading

Martinborough Lions Skyline Challenge and Family Day

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“A brilliant event!”  That’s how just one of the over 300 participants described this annual mountain biking, walking and running event. 

This year’s event was held in the middle weekend of the school holidays as part of ANZAC weekend on 24 April. … 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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