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Gently does it 

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If you are trying to reduce waist circumference , the gentle Chinese practice of  tai chi  is as effective as  walking and strength exercises , say University of Hong Kong scientists.

Researchers randomly assigned more than 500 obese adults aged fifty plus to a one hour of tai chi three times a week or walking and strength exercise, or no exercise  over three months. 

The study revealed that both tai chi and conventional exercise equally reduced waist circumference compared with the ‘no exercise’ group   

From the Mayor

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Spring is nearly summer now, and the town looks amazing – the Town Square in particular looks well groomed and a credit to the town, and the Council for its hard work.

You may be aware urban berms are now to be mown by the property owners. If you are elderly or disabled and having trouble with this, please let the Council know and we will look into it.

We have noticed an increase in fly tipping of rubbish – if you see this occurring, again, please let us know.

Recently, we decided there are no fines on overdue items from our libraries – so pull out those books and drop them back, and keep using our fantastic library service. … Continue Reading

Councillor Comment

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Wellington Water:  As part of their customer service Wellington Water have introduced a text alert system. You can register for this by sending a free text HELLO to 8090 to subscribe.  It is possible to register three addresses to receive real time alerts about water incidents and outages happening in your area.

Assets & Services: At the Assets and Services meeting 27th October the proposed community funded Pump Track concept to be located in Considine Park was tabled.  The report outlined the high-level pump track concept and how it aligns with Centennial and Considine Park Management Plan.  It is proposed that the track can be used by bikes, skateboards and scooters and is aimed at young children through to adult age groups. The proposed area of the track is 70 m long by 26m wide covering an area of 0.182ha and potentially situated along the Princess Street side of Considine Park. Assets and Service supported the proposed concept. The next steps are, a) further development of the pump track concept, community funding, long term financial implications and consultation engagement plan. b) Report back to Assets and Services once additional work above in (a) has been completed, c) Report to Council seeking support of the initiative and d) Public consultation.  Further information is available on the Council website under Assets and Services. … Continue Reading

Cooking corner

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Asparagus lunch

Ingredients. 

One bunch asparagus

2 large eggs

Olive oil

Lettuce or rocket

Hard cheese

Salad dressing of your choice

Method … Continue Reading

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Sports

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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