Cooking Corner

Asparagus & lemon spaghetti with peas

Ingredients

• 150g wholemeal spaghetti
• 160g asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into lengths
• 2 tbsp light oil
• 2 leeks (220g), cut into lengths, then thin strips
• 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• 160g frozen peas
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus wedges to serve

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FIRE BRIGADE REPORT 

By Chris Hooson

Station Officer – EMT

Martinborough Volunteer Fire Brigade

Another busy month for the Brigade and especially our Medical Responders, we are a few calls short of 200 for the year so far, and the team welcomes Dylan Ross transferring from Lake Ferry into a Recruit Firefighter slot and Henry Carr joins as a Medical First Responder.

You might have seen us featuring in the Times Age feature that has been running, featuring the Wairarapa Brigades. … Continue Reading

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By Harry Wilson

Chief Executive

South Wairarapa District Council

It was an honour to hold our first Council meeting of the next three year term at a very special place.

Pāpāwai marae in Greytown, which many readers will know or have links to, were our hosts and kindly welcomed us and the newly elected members of Council inside.  … Continue Reading

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By Corinna Carew J.P.

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District Chairperson Colleen Douglas said, ‘Three years ago we had about 40% of our members accredited and we felt strongly that it was important that all our members were proficient and confident in carrying out their duties. I am so proud of the commitment of our members to achieving accreditation’. … Continue Reading