Supporting Our Community
At Martinborough Hotel, we believe that our role extends far beyond hospitality. We are committed to being a positive and active contributor to the local community. We strive to make a genuine difference by supporting a wide range of local organisations, charities, events and initiatives that enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike.
We are privileged to work alongside and support some wonderful organisations. We partner with Yellow Brick Road, which provides essential mental health support for families when a loved one is experiencing mental health challenges. Their work spans the Wairarapa region and nationally, walking alongside family and whānau with advocacy, empowerment and knowledge as they journey toward mental wellbeing.
We also support the inspiring work of The Going Bananas Show, which brings a fun-packed show to children with special needs, and families in the Wairarapa community. This annual event offers children and their families the opportunity to participate in a live variety-show performance, giving them a joyful and inclusive experience.
Yellow Brick Road provide mental health support for families who have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges. They do incredible work in Wairarapa and nationally, walking alongside family and whanau who need support, knowledge, advocacy and empowerment as they journey towards mental wellbeing.
Bringing a fun packed show to suit special needs and disadvantaged children in the Wairarapa community
This annual event provides children with special needs, and their families, with an opportunity to participate in a live Variety Show performance.
In addition to these core partnerships, we engage with and provide support to many community groups — from local sports clubs, golf and rugby organisations, to kindergartens and food banks. By doing so, we recognise that our community is made up of many threads, and when those threads are woven together, we build a stronger, more resilient region.
Our commitment to the local community also means we make sourcing decisions with care, encouraging local suppliers and working closely with Wairarapa producers wherever possible. We are proud to contribute to the local economy and help provide livelihoods within our region. We support community-friendly events, share our venue for local occasions, and aim to cultivate a welcoming space where residents and visitors alike feel a sense of connection and belonging.
Finally, by staying firmly rooted in Martinborough and embracing the vibrancy of the Wairarapa region, we believe our hotel can serve as both a home base for travellers and a hub of community engagement. We invite you — whether you’re visiting from afar or live locally — to join us, celebrate with us, and support the heart and soul of our region.
Together we are making a difference.