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Winter never tasted so good

This programme showcases the best of Martinborough’s wine, cuisine, art, dark skies, and local spirit, designed to bring warmth, flavour, and vibrancy to the Winter season

WEEK1

1st Week of August:

From Friday the 1st to Sunday the 3rd. 

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01/08

Luna Test Kitchen Series

Luna Estate, 11am–8pm

Get to know the team even better through childhood tales and food from their hometowns.

BOOK
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01/08

Bookshop Talk : Writing Crime & Thrillers 

Bookshop & Post, 5–7pm

Enjoy stimulating presentations by world famous South Wairarapa(ish) authors, poets and book experts. 

LEARN MORE
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02/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE
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03/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE
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01/08

Dr Beak - Walk-in Fridays 

Dr Beak 50 Princess Street, 1pm - 4pm

Join the journey and taste your way through the range of award winning gins, with the option to buy a bottle or two to enjoy at home.

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02/08

Explore the Stores Market Day

Martinborough Town 10am-5pm

Store promotions, gifts, tastings   with live music and market stalls. Wander the streets and explore the stores.

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02/08

Cellar Library Tasting at Moy Hall Vineyard

Moy Hall 4pm–7pm

Vertical tasting of every Reserve Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Viognier. including a selection dating back to 2017

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04/08

An Evening into the World of Port

Union Square, 6.30pm

Evolve on this journey to Portugal. These special ports will be matched with a six-course degustation.

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01/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE
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02/08

Luna Test Kitchen Series

Luna Estate, 11am–8pm

Get to know the team even better through childhood tales and food from their hometowns.

BOOK
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03/08

Huntress X Mesita X Social Kitchen

Mesita 12pm

New wines, paired with tasty snacks by Social Kitchen at Mesita with the usual tasty dishes also available.

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WEEK2

2nd Week of August:

From Thursday the 7th to Sunday the 10th.

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07/08

Giant Knitting Workshop

Ventana 6-9pm

Create an oversized blanket using chunky yarn. 

All materials and refreshments provided. 

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08/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE
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08/08

Meet the Maker - John Kavanagh and Martin Bell from Te Kairanga

The Runholder

Meet the team behind Te Kairanga Wines for a guided tasting.

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09/08

Ground Up

POSTPONED 

More details to come

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10/08

Oh. My. Gourd: Still Life & Soup

Longbush Cottage 1pm - 4pm

Still life painting workshop.  Learn the basics of painting in a beautiful location.

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08/08

Fire and Feast

Martinborough Brewery

3pm - 7pm

Food cooked over hot coals, fire pits, music, craft beers and

local wines. 

Big flavours, cosy vibes.

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08/08

Bookshop Talk : History of Bookbinding

Bookshop & Post, 5-7pm

Its fascinating history, how it has affected human civilisation historically and its lasting impact through to the modern day.  Hosted by Robyn Ramsden.

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09/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE
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09/08

Olive Grove Workshop

Blue Earth Estate

10am - 12noon

Guided tour and tasting session. A peaceful, informative experience for food and nature lovers.

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08/08

Dr Beak - Walk in Fridays 

Dr Beak 50 Princess Street, 1pm - 4pm

Join the journey and taste your way through the range of award winning gins, with the option to buy a bottle or two to enjoy at home. 

LEARN MORE
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08/08

Olive Oil Tasting with Blue Earth 

Mint

A guided tasting session at Mint with award winning olive oils and platters.

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09/08

The Beat Retreat - 80's Party

Town Hall 7pm-10.30pm

Step into the world of retro hits and dance the night away. 

The ultimate throwback party!

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10/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE

3rd Week of August:

WEEK3

From Wednesday the 13th to Sunday the 17th.

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13/08

Floral Watercolour

Ventana 7.30–9.30pm

This workshop is all about play, flow, and colour- no perfection required

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15/08

Dr Beak - Walk in Fridays 

Dr Beak 1pm - 4pm

Join the journey and taste your way through the range of award winning gins

LEARN MORE
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15/08

Bookshop Talk : Writing Aotearoa

Bookshop & Post, 5–7pm

Enjoy stimulating presentations by world famous South Wairarapa(ish) authors, poets and book experts. 

LEARN MORE
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15/08

Sip the Sky: Paint, Sip & Stargaze

The Good Way & Considine Park, 5-9pm

Stargazing walk, wine and chocolate tasting, sky-inspired painting session

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16/08

Oyster bar and off-the-map wine tasting

Karahui 3pm until sold out

Pop-up oyster bar and wine tasting from Equilibrium Makers, Halite and the Huntress

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16/08

Discover Te Muna – Explore the wines

Te Muna 1.45-4.45pm

Te Muna Valley’s unique microclimate and soil structure produce exceptional wines with a distinctive style.

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16/08

Cocktail Masterclass

Tonic Bistro 4.30pm

A great introduction to how to make magic behind the bar.

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17/08

Watercolour & Wine

Colombo 2-4pm

Paint & Sip workshop, you’ll be guided to create a beautiful watercolour painting of grape clusters, inspired by the fruit that defines this iconic wine region.

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Bangers and Brews

P&K 4-7 pm

Taste a selection of locally made sausages (bangers) paired with craft beers from our own region

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15/08

Fire Grill at Colombo

Colombo 5.30pm

Legendary smashed burgers from Dale Keith of Rose & Smith

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15/08

GUEST CHEF AT MESITA

Mesita 5pm

We are very excited to welcome the talented Thomas Pepper

LEARN MORE
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16/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE
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16/08

Sip & Sauna at Colombo

Colombo from 5.30pm

Collab' with The Sauna Project Wairarapa.

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16/08

Luna Estate Test Kitchen

Luna Estate 7pm

Get to know the team even better through childhood tales and food from their hometowns.

LEARN MORE
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17/08

The Mars Blueberry Astrobiology Dome

Martinborough Town Hall 10.30am-2pm

Portable planetarium experience.

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17/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE
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15/08

Meet the Maker - Rachel Hall from Lighthouse Gin

The Runholder, 2.30-4.30pm and 6-8pm

The first female Head Distiller in New Zealand

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15/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE
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15/08

Luna Estate Test Kitchen

Luna Estate 7pm

Get to know the team even better through childhood tales and food from their hometowns.

LEARN MORE
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16/08

Thyme Well Spent: a herb-infused afternoon

Longbush Cottage 2-4pm

Sketch and paint seasonal herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage, learning techniques to capture detail and texture in your journal.

LEARN MORE
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16/08

The Mars Blueberry Astrobiology Dome

Martinborough Town Hall 10.30am-2pm

Portable planetarium experience.

LEARN MORE
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16/08

GUEST CHEF AT MESITA

Mesita 5pm

We are very excited to welcome the talented Thomas Pepper

LEARN MORE
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17/08

The Ageing of Pinot Noir – vertical tasting

Ata Rangi 11am-2pm

Vestical tasting with Ness and Julia in the beautiful wine room.

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WEEK4

4th Week of August:

From Wednesday the 20th to Sunday the 24th.

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20/08

Creative Mindfulness

Ventana 7.30–9.30pm

Guided workshop to explore powerful art-based mindfulness practices designed to help you slow down.

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22/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE
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22/08

No Menu Night at Colombo Martinborough

Colombo, 5:30pm

A flavour-packed Friday evening at Colombo Martinborough, catered by local legends Good Times Food

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23/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE
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24/08

Lady Butcher X Huntress Workshop

Martinborough 2.30-5pm

An immersive event combines a hands-on butchery workshop with the luxury of wine pairing & artisan charcuterie to match.

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21/08

Sicilian Wine Night

Tonic, 6:30pm

An evening of Sicilian wine and tapas with Tonic and Lucas Monge of Del Mundo Imports.

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22/08

Bookshop Talk : Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day

Bookshop & Post, 5–7pm

Enjoy stimulating presentations by world famous South Wairarapa(ish) authors, poets and book experts. 

LEARN MORE
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22/08

Remarkable reds and Candlelit canapes

Poppies 5.30 - 8pm

Exclusive vintage library wines served with seasonal small plates.

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23/08

Sip & Sauna at Colombo

Colombo from 5.30pm

Collab' with The Sauna Project Wairarapa.

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24/08

The Art of the Bloom

Ventana, 10am–12:30pm

Learn to create your very own voluminous, oversized crepé paper flower.

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22/08

Dr Beak - Walk in Fridays 

Dr Beak 1pm - 4pm

Join the journey and taste your way through the range of award winning gins

LEARN MORE
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22/08

Meet the Maker - Tom Turner from Martinborough Vineyard

The Runholder, 2.30-4.30pm and 6-8pm

Martinborough Vineyard takes pride in having the oldest Pinot Noir vines in both Martinborough and New Zealand.

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23/08

Threads & Treasures: Indigo Workshop + Market

Thunderpants 11am

Craft and recycle market including a drop in indigo dying business and other potential fabric design

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23/08

Live Music with Will Prior at Colombo

Colombo 2-5pm

Soak up the late afternoon vibes with live acoustic music from local talent Will Prior.

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24/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE

5th Week of August:

WEEK 5

From Thursday the 28th to Sunday the 31st.

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28/08

Home Styling

Rume 5pm–8pm

Home styling session with special guest Alice from Stem Florist Greytown

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29/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE
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29/08

Luna Test Kitchen Series

Luna Estate, 11am–8pm

Get to know the team even better through childhood tales and food from their hometowns.

BOOK
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30/08

Sip & Sauna at Colombo

Colombo from 5.30pm

Collab' with The Sauna Project Wairarapa.

BOOK NOW
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30/08

Drizzle. Sizzle: Karahui x Blue Earth

Karahui 6-8.30pm

Collab' with Blue Earth Estate. Guided olive oil tasting paired with Asian dishes

LEARN MORE
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31/08

Petals & Pastries:

Roses and Rosé

Longbush Cottage 10am- 1pm 

Learn how to craft crepe paper roses from curling petals to forming elegant buds.

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Cellar Dwellers

Margrain Vineyard 11am - 4pm

Margrain is starting their annual September Cellar Dwellers early this year. Visit and try aged wines from the cellar, with some available to purchase.

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28/08

Humanities Happy Hour

Tonic Bistro 6pm

Join us at Tonic for Humanities Happy Hour with author Carl Shuker.

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29/08

Bookshop : Children’s Book Talk 

Bookshop & Post, 5–7pm

Enjoy stimulating presentations by world famous South Wairarapa(ish) authors, poets and book experts. 

LEARN MORE
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29/08

Le Creuset Cooking Demo

Mint 6.30pm 

Care and cooking tips 

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30/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE
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30/08

Cocktail Masterclass

Tonic Bistro 4.30-6pm

A great introduction to how to make magic behind the bar.

LEARN MORE
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31/08

Sunday session with Social Kitchen X Huntress

Mesita 12pm

New wines, paired with tasty snacks by Social Kitchen at Mesita with the usual tasty dishes also available.

LEARN MORE
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29/08

Dr Beak - Walk-in Fridays 

Dr Beak 50 Princess Street, 1pm - 4pm

Join the journey and taste your way through the range of award winning gins, with the option to buy a bottle or two to enjoy at home.

LEARN MORE
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29/08

Almost Spring-Textured Floral Painting

Colombo, 6–8pm

With spring just three days away, join us for an evening of colour, creativity, and connection in the cozy barrel room

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30/08

Luna Test Kitchen Series

Luna Estate, 11am–8pm

Get to know the team even better through childhood tales and food from their hometowns.

BOOK NOW
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30/08

Art Show

Brackenridge Country Retreat 2-6pm

Discover local creativity at The Brackenridge Art Show! Our main conference centre and day spa lounge transform into a pop-up gallery filled with Wairarapa art, pottery, jewellery, ceramics, sculptures and more

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31/08

Art Show

Brackenridge Country Retreat 2-6pm

Discover local creativity at The Brackenridge Art Show! Our main conference centre and day spa lounge transform into a pop-up gallery filled with Wairarapa art, pottery, jewellery, ceramics, sculptures and more

LEARN MORE
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31/08

A Taste of Luna Estate at Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort, 4-8pm

Discover a relaxed, curated tasting experience in Martinborough, brought together by Parehua Resort and Luna Estate.

LEARN MORE

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