Wairarapa “postcode hole” for govt’s Alzheimer support

By Ray Lilley Alzheimers patients in Wairarapa live in a Health New Zealand funding “postcode black hole” _ the only region of the country with no government funds provided to its volunteer group, Alzheimers Wairarapa.  “This is a major issue for South Wairarapa people. As a voluntary group with no …

Coffee with the (Community) Cop

By Lyle Griffiths Jo Kelly is the new Community Constable for Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston. Already becoming a presence in town, Jo is the go-to person if we have any issues or concerns to report.  On Monday mornings between 8.00 a.m. – 9.00 a.m. she will be at Kitchener’s Dairy …

How Well Do We Know People in our Community?

By Lyle Griffiths Pierce Boyle of Le Coiffeur _ his mother is French, his father a New Zealander. Pierce was raised in Versailles. “Every Sunday was very special for me. My mother would collect my grandmother and cousin, who was just a little older than me. We would be allowed …

Martinborough awarded for Emergency, Resilience plans

By Angela Brown The Martinborough Community Board were proud recipients of the Partnering with Councils Award at the recent local government conference – for a collaboration with SWDC and WREMO (Wellington Region Emergency Management Office) to offer events promoting Resilience in the community.  “The real stars of this award are …

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Wairarapa “postcode hole” for govt’s Alzheimer support

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By Ray Lilley

Alzheimers patients in Wairarapa live in a Health New Zealand funding “postcode black hole” _ the only region of the country with no government funds provided to its volunteer group, Alzheimers Wairarapa. 

“This is a major issue for South Wairarapa people. As a voluntary group with no government support, we simply don’t have the funds to extend into South Wairarapa,” Alzheimers Wairarapa board member Carla Eglinton told The Star.. 

Based on Census data, some 620 Wairarapa residents currently suffer from dementia _ and some 500 of those can’t be assisted by the group because of a lack of central government funding.

“We simply don’t have the funds to extend down into South Wairarapa, and at the moment if you’re living in South Wairarapa you’re disadvantaged” as an Alzheimer’s sufferer, Eglinton said.

“The rest of the country has a funded community dementia service,” but not the Wairarapa. … Continue Reading

Wairarapa Moana Spring planting

September 10, 2024 September 2024 No Comments

Everyone is welcome to join the next planting day for Wairarapa Moana restoration – Sunday 29 September at Lake Domain, near Featherston.

The focus will be on planting more of the karaihe sedges especially grown from eco-sourced seed at He Kōtare Native Nursery. 

Karaihe (also known as carex buchananii) is endemic to the moana but is officially listed as ‘at risk – declining.’

Sedges already planted on the shoreline at Lake Domain are thriving and over time, they will promote water quality and fish life.

If you are interested, the mahi will occur from 10:00 a.m. till Noon at the domain. 

Bring a spade and gloves — and enjoy this special place with other members of your community!

Caption: Recently-planted Karaihe/sedges thriving on the Moana shoreline.

Wellington Heritage Festival reaches Wairarapa

September 10, 2024 September 2024 No Comments

Wairarapa this year will join the Greater Wellington region by taking part in the recently-minted Wellington Heritage Festival which will host 140 events across the region over three weeks from October 26. 

Eleven of the events will take place in the Wairarapa, with the rest stretching from Upper Hutt to the Kapiti Coast

“Heritage New Zealand’s mission statement of ‘Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future’ captures the purpose of the festival,” chair Roger Blakeley said in a statement.

This year’s festival starts on Saturday, October 26 (Labour Day weekend) and runs to Sunday November 17. … Continue Reading

World Space Week systems “Go”

September 10, 2024 September 2024 No Comments

Preparations around World Space Week 2024 (October 5 – 11, in Carterton) are now “all

systems Go.” 

“We’re excited to present the Wairarapa community with our programme of events for space and STEM enthusiasts everywhere!” spokeswoman Cimone said in a statement.

“This year the team is offering a range of FREE and ticketed events, with something promised for the entire whānau. Falling during the school holidays, we aim to entertain and engage the kids with scavenger hunts, colouring competitions and Space Activity Packs for purchase. … Continue Reading

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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 …

Four locals shine in Under-18 hockey team – August 2024

Martinborough and Pirinoa were well represented in the Wairarapa Women’s U18 hockey team, that competed in the National Under 18 tournament in Christchurch last month. Melinda Marshal, Neve Bruce, Amanda Jephson and Ella Kirkup  were selected and came together in the team after playing for Martinborough as juniors almost 10 …

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