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With Sarah Hensley

BEST THING ABOUT COMING HOME TO NEW ZEALAND: As the Māori proverb goes, it is people – my family and old friends. The wonderful, kind, knowledgeable people of Martinborough and New Zealanders in general. It is inspiring to be in a place where people are so innovative and practical.

BEST NEIGHBOURHOOD ATTRACTION: The Putangirua Pinnacles walk is breathtaking – the limestone cliffs were a location for The Lord of the Rings films. And the Rapaki Walk offers beautiful views of the Wairarapa Valley.

ONE THING YOU MUST DO: Starting at the Martinborough Square, walk around visiting the shops, bars and cafes. Maybe have lunch in the sun and watch the world, and its amazing range of dogs, go by.

BEST PLACE FOR COFFEE: If you want to go where the locals go, try Kitcheners.

FAVOURITE LOCAL SHOPS: The Martinborough Bookshop has one of the cleverest and extensive selection of books you could find anywhere. The shop is lovely and the service is great. Schmid Gallery has beautiful jewellery and will also collaborate happily so you can make your own design.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Autumn. Warm days and cool nights, the trees are changing colour, the vintage is happening and the town is humming.

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