Community Garden News

By Debbie Yates

At last, some sun and warmth! Let’s hope that the vegie growth keeps pace with the grass growth. We seem to be weed-eating each week at present: even with our planter boxes this is a good use of out time, as once that grass seed and hit the edge of the planter boxes  the weeds quickly engulf the vegetables. Happy to feed vegies: not happy to feed weeds!

We have had a massive culling of our rhubarb patch which provides a good harvest each week. If you would like a crown of rhubarb for you garden, drop by on a Wednesday morning and collect one. … Continue Reading

Festive fun is just around the corner

The countdown is on, Christmas is just weeks away and there is a festive vibe in the air.

In Martinborough, we have everything for a fabulous festive run up.

Planning a Christmas party , no worries options are plentiful, grab the team and “cruise” onto a delish lunch spot, get creative with Ventana, or take a walk on the vine side with Martinborough wine walks. … Continue Reading

Pumped Up and Getting Ready to Go

By Lyle Griffiths

The Martinborough Pump Park Project, to be located in Considine Park, is coming closer to becoming a reality.

There have been months of extensive consultation on this community driven project. 

Charlotte Harding, Sue Sullivan, and Pat Church have consulted parents and children; the Considine Park User Group; the Council; Community Board and Asset and Services Group. Research has been conducted to discover what makes a Pump Park successful and how it can be constructed to be inclusive for all ages. … Continue Reading

Pipe Band Ready for Summer Season

By Peter Amyes 

The Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band has a long and proud history in the region and looks forward to a vibrant future bringing the unique sound of the highland pipes to events around the Wairarapa.  

A community-based band, we focus on supporting as many community activities as possible. We have traditionally played at ANZAC Day and Christmas parades throughout the Region and supported local community activities like Greytown Festival of Christmas, Carterton Daffodil Festival, Relay For life and A&P shows. Individual or multiple pipers can be engaged for private functions such as funerals and weddings. Contact us through Facebook or email fernandthistle21@gmail.com. … Continue Reading