The magazine is constantly evolving in both design and content. In this issue we feature Shane McManaway, a born and bred local, chairman of the Wairarapa Development Group, who, along with several other prominent business people have set themselves the task of trying to increase the prosperity, employment and greater investment in the district.
Richard Riddiford, managing director of Palliser Estate has recently been inducted into the Winemakers Hall of Fame and was added to a list of people who have been recognised for their significant contributions to the New Zealand wine industry in terms of development and enhancement, both domestically and with an export focus.
The Wairarapa Conference section that showcases the region as an ideal place to host such an event. With the combination of great food, first class venues, stunning accommodation and activities, not to mention the wine and olive oil, Wairarapa is the perfect location.
In Winter our thoughts turn to comfort food, cosy fires and keeping warm in order to survive the chills. The Winter Dining Guide features the numerous restaurants and cafés serving a huge variety of first-class food guaranteed to satisfy any palate.
Wairarapa Art section profiles artist Jane Kellahan, art lovers and collectors and the Aratoi Foundation Winter Talk series based on ‘Art, Architecture and Heritage’ to be held over the Winter period.
Over the last five years since we ‘came home’, I have met so many people who have either returned or settled in the Wairarapa, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise that is changing the demographic of the region. Marion and Andy Haydon, Tim and Carissa Fairbrother, Sam Rossiter-Stead, Diane and Stuart McGrigor have recently made the district their new home, each with a different professional background but all with the same purpose, to have a great lifestyle and help the region prosper.
Over spring, in an attempt at self-sufficiency I embarked on the ‘Tunnel House Project’. To fool Mother Nature, I’m trying to grow vegetables out of season, often with hilarious results and will document my success (or failure) over the Winter growing period. Fresh tomatoes and green beans in winter? It’s an experiment, but I’m having a lot of fun.
There’s lots to read and I hope you enjoy this issue and survive the winter chills. See you in Spring.
Cheers Raewyn.
