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May 23, 2018 May 2018, Regular Features, Uncategorized Comments Off on COUNCILLOR COMMENT

The irrigator discharges waste water to land

Martinborough Waste Water:

Martinborough has commenced its discharge of waste water to land through a travelling irrigator (as per the above photo).  The irrigator has operated over the summer months to 5 hectares of land adjacent to the settling ponds.  During this time there were no discharges to the river for 106 days out of the 162 day period which commenced on the 1st November.  Discharge to the river only occurs in times of above average flow, reducing the effects on the river.  The completion of the first stage of the new consent will see 100% of discharge to land by 2035.

During the above period the irrigated grass has been cut three times with around 160 large round bales  being harvested.  I am advised by Council staff that these are now available for sale.  If you are interested in purchasing any of the baleage, please contact Lawrence on 3069611. … Continue Reading

‘Bikes for kids’ greatly appreciated

September 13, 2017 September 2017, Uncategorized Comments Off on ‘Bikes for kids’ greatly appreciated

The Men’s Shed’s most successful project is “Bikes for Kids” which has been underway for several months. Thanks to the donations of bikes of all sizes from the community, over 30 bikes have been reconditioned to good working order and placed in schools and the Wairarapa Youth Program located in Featherston. The kids from Pirinoa and Tuturumuri schools now have a selection of sizes to fit everyone. More donated bikes, especially for the small kids, would be appreciated. … Continue Reading

Life Flight busy in the Wairarapa

July 18, 2017 July 2017, Uncategorized Comments Off on Life Flight busy in the Wairarapa
The Life Flight air ambulance takes off during another mission. While the Westpak Helicopter’s work is probably better known the Trusts’s air ambulance is also always very busy. At time of going to print there have been a total of seven Life Flight Trust  air ambulance flights from the Wairarapa during  June. These are urgent hospital transfers of patients who need specialist treatment to the hospitals where this is  available.

The Life Flight air ambulance takes off during another mission. While the Westpak Helicopter’s work is probably better known the Trusts’s air ambulance is also always very busy. At time of going to print there have been a total of seven Life Flight Trust air ambulance flights from the Wairarapa during June. These are urgent hospital transfers of patients who need specialist treatment to the hospitals where this is available.

Did you know

June 14, 2016 June 2016, Regular Features, Uncategorized Comments Off on Did you know

WE LOVE receiving reader’s photos for publication. However photos taken by iPad or mobile phones are not suitable. While these may have good resolution the detail is not sharp enough to give a nice clear result on newsprint.

RIO BOSWELL competed in the National Pokemon Championships in Auckland where he won the Junior Championships for the second year in a row. As his prize Rio will now travel to Melbourne to compete there.

EMILY GOODMAN’s Skoolbro Numeracy Challenge win was for tickets to the Ice Age Live show, including meet and greet the cast.

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Golf pro-am success _ without clubhouse

By Karen Stephens A record field of 172 players, including 43 professionals from New Zealand and Australia, battled light winds, warm temperatures and even light early-morning fog at Martinborough golf’s 2024 CER Electrical and Holmes Construction pro-am on February 1. At least that was the range of excuses for some …

Featherston wrestlers go offshore

Two members of Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club’s senior class have again been asked to join a New Zealand team overseas.  Wairangi Sargent and Angus Read will take part in the Journeymen Tournament and Training Camp over Easter in New York state.  Over the week they are there they will be …

Martinborough Golf Club has tumbled down

The demolition of the Martinborough Golf Club is complete. In the last days prior to Christmas a fully-insulated pole shed, much like a top end farm outbuilding, was erected to act as both office and temporary clubhouse. New septic tanks, internet connectivity, power, water, and Porticom loos were installed. On …

Regular Features

News from First Church

 Many folk imagine that going to church is a bit of an ordeal, a waste …

FROM THE MAYOR

By Martin Connelly In February the local Lions Club invited me for dinner and asked …

Driving Growth and Collaboration: Martinborough Business Assn Committee

The Martinborough Business Association Committee plays an important role in fostering economic growth and collaboration …

How Well Do We Know People in our Community?

Michael Bing talks to Lyle Griffiths Michael was raised in Auckland, attending St Peters College …

BOOK REVIEWS FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS

By Brenda Channer – Martinborough Bookshop “Whether Violent or Natural” by Natasha Calder This debut …

Community Garden News

By Debbie Yates This is definitely the month of thank you. Nga Mihi Nui! We …

EVENTS

Saturday 10 February: 10th annual Citizen Science Kākahi Count at Western Lake Shore Reserve, 18km …

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