From the Mayor

Local body elections are now behind us and the South Wairarapa has a largely unchanged council team to navigate the next three years.  This I think recognises the integrity and hard work of the councillors you have elected. 

We do welcome two new members, Councillor Colin Olds from Featherston and Councillor David Montgomerie from Greytown.  It is always good to have fresh ideas and new enthusiasm in any organisation which I’m sure we’ll see from our newest members.  They do however have big shoes to fill left by departing Councillors Mike Gray and Porky Sexton who served their district very diligently for a good many years. … Continue Reading

140 Years Of Change

Pain and Kershaw Ltd is celebrating its 140th birthday at the end of the month and there are more changes afoot. David Kershaw is the third generation of the Kershaw family to be involved in P&K but is taking a step back over the coming months after 40 fulfilling years of service.

When asked what the highlights of his time at the helm of P&K were, David without hesitation says “The loyal customers and staff; and for the township, the arrival of the vineyard industry, the refurbishment of the Martinborough Hotel was a huge turning point”. … Continue Reading

PARTY MARTY

“Party Marty” our local open air community fundraising concert is back. And summer is nearly here so we’re having a party to usher her in!

Dedicated to all you hard-working, creative, self-sacrificing, inspiring, pioneering wonders out there! Open to all of you who are craving the refreshment of Something New, hope for Something Else, or you want nothing more than a few hours to dance like crazy and enjoy some friends and family time. Dance like you never realized you could, with a bunch of like-minded folk – then “Party Marty” Is Where You Want to Be!

We are still working toward our goal of giving our building her well over due facelift! She’s an icon in our community and we want her to be around for the next 100 years looking sharp and swish! We have a wee way to go yet so get in behind our event and come and have a great time!
Featuring two bands this year all for $20 and kids are FREE!* … Continue Reading

Music Alive and Well with Vicki

Many Martinborough people know Vicki Jones by her amazing coloured hair. Vicki says, “I’ve had all kinds of different hair colours since I was a teenager, and I think I kept on doing it because when you play in an orchestra you have to wear all black clothes, and I found that pretty restricting, and a bit dull!”.

Aside from the hair, Vicki is also a talented musician who is increasingly spreading her skills and enthusiasm through our community to the benefit of many. Vicki and her husband Ed Allen were both members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra until comparatively recently, Vicki playing the double bass and Ed the French horn. … Continue Reading