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Correction

September 16, 2013 October 2013 Comments Off on Correction

The information given the Star regarding the Defibrillator in the Tora, Tuturumuri, White Rock area was inaccurate. The Defibrillator is actually sited at the Tora Fire Force station at Stoney Creek 3159 White Rock Road. The contact person information is correct, being Marcia Hunter (06) 307 8857.

But wait! There’s more

September 16, 2013 October 2013 Comments Off on But wait! There’s more

Last month the Star was given a list of JAB rugby players who attained places in Wairarapa representative teams. Unfortunately the list proved to be incomplete. Here is the full list of Martinborough players chosen to represent … Continue Reading

Book launch

September 16, 2013 October 2013 Comments Off on Book launch

‘Hero of the hill’ is a tale featuring the Featherston Fell Museum’s locomotive written by acclaimed children’s author Joy Cowley and beautifully illustrated by Wellington artist Philip Webb.

The idea of such a book was suggested to Joy by Pat Flynn, an original member and long serving secretary of the Fell Museum committee. Joy immediately liked the idea and agreed to write the story and also arrange for the illustrating and producing of the book. Joy has also donated all royalties to the Museum. … Continue Reading

Library news

September 16, 2013 October 2013, Regular Features Comments Off on Library news

The library staff have settled into the new library quite well. Overall we have had positive comments from customers about the location, warmth, cosiness and lovely windows to let in all that lovely sunshine we have been having. 

Our Book Babies session has  been going well on Tuesday mornings, so well in fact that last Tuesday we had 14 little ones with mums/carers in our boutique children’s area – next week we may go outside into the Village Café Garden area if it’s fine.  The sound level is quite phenomenal especially when we were all singing ‘In the jungle, the mighty jungle’!  … Continue Reading

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Golf clubhouse fundraising builds up

An amazing fundraising day for the new clubhouse was held on April 19 when 34 teams took to the course in an ambrose tournament. The winners on the day with net 54.87 were Taylor Dewis, Robbie Robinson, Tom de Groen and Liam Richardson.  The longest drive for men went to …

Women’s football team in Green, Black and … Pink strip

Martinborough Football Club has unveiled a vibrant new palette of green, black and pink with the introduction of a women’s team, marking a significant milestone for the club. The rise of interest in women’s football, fueled by events like the FIFA Women’s World Cup, highlighted the demand for local opportunities. …

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 …

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EVENTS

Pain Farm Estate Future Public Meeting hosted by: Martinborough Community Board  Date: Wednesday 15 May  …

From the Acting Mayor

By Melissa Sadler-Futter It’s great to be able to connect with you through The Star …

Martinborough Community Noticeboard

This new Noticeboard is to list Martinborough community groups and activities. The goal: provide a location …

ARATOI: Jane Sinclair – Quiet Observations

Masterton painter Jane Sinclair has finally finished painting new works for her upcoming exhibition Quiet …

The Star Book Review

By Brenda Channer In 2020, during lockdown, did you drag a chair to the end …

News from First Church

If you should find yourself driving semi-aimlessly up the east coast on the Ponatahi or …

Martinborough fire season still controlled

The FIRE SEASON has moved to RESTRICTED, meaning a permit is required for most fires …

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