Wellington Anniversary Weekend - here's what there is to enjoy in Wairarapa!
Check out some of the events taking place over the long weekend:
🎻 Gala Dinner with the NZSO
Friday, 17th January 2025 at The Runholder Martinborough
Kick off the new Toast Martinborough Weekend with an evening of fine dining with a summer feast of fresh Wairarapa produce, paired with upbeat Latin music by a string quintet from the NZSO.
🍸 Lighthouse Gin Garden Party
Saturday, 18th January 2025 at The Runholder
Sip on Martinborough's very own Lighthouse Gin, enjoy cocktails, local delicacies, and live music. Whether you're warming up for Toast or looking for an excuse to get out of the city, the Lighthouse Gin Garden Party is the perfect way to spend a summer’s day in Martinborough.
🍷 Winemakers' Dinner
Saturday, 18th January 2025 at The Runholder
Join winemakers from Martinborough Vineyard, Te Kairanga Wines, and Palliser Estate Wines for a special evening celebrating Wairarapa's finest wines.
🛍 Greytown Village Sidewalk Sale
Saturday 18 January
Discover delightful deals on one-offs, samples, and surplus stock from Greytown's locally-owned stores. Stroll the charming streets of Greytown, coffee in hand and shop at your leisure.
🍺 Hops in the Vines
Saturday, 18th January 2025 at Matahiwi Estate
Indulge in a delicious pairing of craft beer, local wines, and mouth-watering food. Hit the dance floor, challenge friends to lawn games, or relax in cozy seating among the vines. Hosted by Brewtown Upper Hutt.
🍇 Toast Martinborough
Sunday, 19th January 2025, Martinborough
Wairarapa’s iconic wine and food festival is a vibrant celebration of the region's exceptional wines, delicious cuisine, and outstanding entertainment. Toast once again features a mix of beloved local vineyards, exciting newcomers, and even a craft beer option, all set amidst the picturesque Martinborough vines—making it an unmissable day out.
Plan your getaway now—Wairarapa is the place to be this Wellington Anniversary Weekend!
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.9% Yes
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31.7% Maybe?
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26.4% No
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Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
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