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No Mean Feet – Reflexology

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By Maureen Hodder

I’m delighted to be providing Reflexology to people in the Wairarapa again.  

A gentle relaxing therapy, Reflexology is carried out with only shoes and socks needing to be removed. 

Therapies such as Reflexology provide an opportunity to contribute to our own wellness and well-being.

Clients have reported: … Continue Reading

Take up the Hub’s festive challenge!

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“70 percent of Kiwis worried about money” stated an RNZ article earlier this year. Financial stress is something most people can resonate with at some stage of life, be it personally or as the result of being a business owner.

That’s why the Heartlands team are so thrilled to have a FREE finance mentor on site every week and an IRD clinic once a month for people to be able to access help and support in a space that can create so much pressure on everyday life. 

“Both services are starting to gain traction in our community as we continue to grow awareness of what it is we offer and seeing the impact that support can have been a great driver in the work we are here to do” said Heartlands Services Martinborough manager Charlotte Harding. … Continue Reading

Martinborough Wine & Food Society

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A red wine tasting was held at the Presbyterian Church Hall on the 6 September. 

The tasting was designed to illustrate the varietal character of red wines from New World producers. 

Countries have built a reputation for a variety and are now often thought to be the original

home of that variety. The wines were all tasted blind. … Continue Reading

THE STAR  BOOK  REVIEW  

By Brenda Channer – 

Martinborough Bookshop

“All the Colours of the Dark” by Chris Whittaker.

First and foremost this is a story about people: Patch, Saint, Grace, Misty, Charlotte, Chief Nix, Sammy, Tooms, Eli _ and then it is about the horrifying crime that shaped and shadowed their lives. This is the aspect of Chris Whittaker’s writing I like the most. 

His books are driven almost equally by plot and character development, and this makes reading the book a rich experience. So, you will find this book in the Crime and Thrillers section of the bookshop but don’t expect a Jack Reacher style formula. It offers much more than that. … Continue Reading

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Lady golfers show Rosebowl winning ways

September has been an up and down month weatherwise for golfers, some beautiful early spring days followed by cold and rain. Thankfully for the important days the weather has mostly come to the party. Early in the month the Cotter Rosebowl was successfully defended at Carterton by Martinborough’s team of …

Stunning first 4 – 1 win for Marty Women’s FC

By All-knowing Football Reporter It was always going to happen. After a few draws, some losses the newly-formed MWFC won their first game. An impressive and resounding victory. It started with ‘The Fox in the Box,’ the striker who plays in the traditional Number 9 role of marauding the penalty …

Martinborough Golf Club

A taste of what the new clubhouse will offer was provided recently to members and the Martinborough community.  The weather also came to the party to give everyone fabulous views from the new bar /lounge area as well as the undercover outdoor space. Over 100 people took advantage of the …

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THE STAR  BOOK  REVIEW  

By Brenda Channer –  Martinborough Bookshop “All the Colours of the Dark” by Chris Whittaker. …

EVENTS – October 2024

Discover Te Muna  WHEN:     Saturday, Sunday, October 19 – 20  TIME:      …

FROM THE MAYOR

By Martin Connelly As you will know the Council recently changed some of its rating …

THE STAR BOOK REVIEW

By Brenda Channer – Martinborough Bookshop Story-telling is possibly the most powerful and long-lived method …

EVENTS  – September 2024

Wellington Heritage Festival When: October 26 – November 17  Where: * Wellington Region – 140 …

Cartel Food Company “Home Grown in Martinborough”

By Lyle Griffiths Nine years ago, Jason and Melissa Phillips founded the Cartel Food Company …

Community servant Jake Hawkins hands over Helmet

Retiring Fire Chief Jake Hawkins joined Martinborough’s Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1994 _ 30 years …

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