A great excuse to gather the girls (or guys!) together for two delicious set-menu courses and a glass of wine.

Start with warm Clareville sourdough, smoked kahawai & pickles, and kumara hummus, followed by your main choice of crisp skin market fish with leek, fennel, lemon and capers or pan fried Agria gnocchi, butternut pumpkin, sage & peppered Pecorino.

Time:  From 12.00pm - 3.00pm

Price:  $49 per person for two-course set menu and glass of wine (choice of Martinborough Vineyard Te Tera Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris, or Te Kairanga Estate Pinot Noir).  Click here to book online

Where:  The Runholder, 89 Martins Road, Martinborough

Website:  www.therunholder.co.nz

As well as selling apples and pears to commercial sellers and for juice, Molewood Orchard operates a ‘farm gate’ allowing people to pick their own fruit during picking season, which in 2024 runs from March until May.

So if the idea of spending an hour or two wandering down rows of trees laden with fresh delicious apples - Pacific Rose, Granny Smith, Galaxy and Braeburn and pears - Packham, Taylor's Gold, Doyenne du Comice and Beurre Bosc, we have got your weekend plans covered!

The orchard is only a short walk or bike ride from Main Street, and there is parking in the orchard and along Mole St.

When: 9.00am - 4.00pm Weekends, from March 2nd up to and including King’s birthday weekend, so our last pick your own day will be Monday 3rd June.

Where: 17 Mole St, Greytown, Wairarapa

What to Bring: Please bring a bucket, basket or bag for the apples. You’re welcome to bring a picnic lunch as well and make a day of it - the new Molewood Meadows are perfect for a picnic, a bit of frisbee, or a random game of cricket. Sunscreen and a hat are a good idea too.

Price:  $2 / kilo

Celebrate local film and filmmakers at the 4th Wairarapa Film Festival, held annually in this beautiful region.

Wairarapa has been home to internationally celebrated filmmakers, including Vincent Ward, Barry Barclay, Jemaine Clement, Ramai Haywood, Sir Peter Jackson, and James Cameron. Join us and discover the remarkable stories of our people and places. 

We invite you to be part of the celebration of local film, filmmakers and stories - past and present. 

The 2024 Autumn programme, includes:

• A retrospective of films by Greytown-born and internationally acclaimed artist and filmmaker Vincent Ward

• Four days of film screenings with special guests presented at Regent 3 Cinemas, Masterton

• Film and Poetry at the Wesley Wing, Aratoi Museum of Art and History, Masterton

• Masterclasses and seminars presented by leading film industry professionals to support talent development

• Artist Talk and Book Signing with Vincent Ward at Te Hūpēnui Greytown Gallery of Contemporary + Fine Art

• Rangatahi youth filmmaking workshops hosted at Wairarapa Secondary Schools

• Rangatahi wet plate photography workshops hosted in Carterton

• A Marvellous Mystery Movie screening at Masterton District Library

• Book, DVD and Photo Display of local and New Zealand films at Masterton District Library

• Radio broadcasts and podcasts presented on Film Talks on Air, Arrow FM 92.7

Click here to see the full Autumn programme

Time:  7.00pm

Price:  Starts from Adults $32.50 per person, click here to buy a ticket

Where:  Carterton Events Centre, Holloway Street, Carterton

Website:  www.cartertonec.co.nz

This winter, prepare for Fire and Ice, when the happiest festival in New Zealand returns to Greytown from 29 June - 27 July 2024.

Yes, the best little festival in New Zealand is back this winter, and it’s set to warm the cockles of your heart once again with a month long programme of spectacular lights, workshops, events, activities, Night Markets, parties, festive food, mulled wine and gin. 

The festival is an annual tradition, where our community comes together to put on a mid-winter Christmas experience for all New Zealanders to enjoy. We’re bringing back some of the firm favourites - is that snow in the air? - alongside some exciting new events and activities. You simply won’t want to miss it.  

Don your Christmas jerseys, gather with your friends and whanau around the outdoor braziers, and be part of the month long celebrations. It’s going to be the perfect place to have fun and make special memories.

Click here to see the month long programme

Book now for this wonderful festival - www.oakestate.co.nz

The Wairarapa Garden Fiesta is back for their fourth year and is a 'Festival of all things gardening - from plants to produce and everything in between', and once again GardenBarn, Masterton, are proud supporters of this much loved & well attended event.

Time:  8.30am - 3.00pm

Price:  Free Admission

Where:  Clareville Showgrounds, Carterton

Unleash the Fun at Go Zone: Wairarapa's Ultimate Indoor Playground!

Calling all energetic explorers! Go Zone is the ultimate indoor playground in Wairarapa, ready to transform playtime into an unforgettable adventure.

Let the Fun Erupt!

• Burn off boundless energy: Slides, climbing structures, and trampolines provide a safe and active space for kids to play and explore.
• Adventure awaits: Conquer the mega donut slide, navigate the multi-level structures, and create magical memories in the toddler zone and tiny town.
• Family Fun: Adults are encouraged to join the fun and bond with your whanau!

More than just playtime:

• Birthday Parties: Go Zone provides the perfect setting for unforgettable birthday celebrations.
• Safe & Clean: Our playgrounds are meticulously maintained for a safe and enjoyable experience.

Time:  Open 7 days from 9.00am - 5.00pm (bookings essential on weekends and public holidays)

Price:  Under 1s - free; Under 5s - $12; 5 years and over - $15; participating adults - $5 (sessions are 2 hours long)

Where:  45 Norman Ave, Waingawa Industrial Park, Masterton

Website:  Ready for playtime bliss? Visit their website to learn more: www.gozone.co.nz