Finding love in Masterton isn’t like dating in Wellington. That’s the first thing you need to accept. The apps are quieter, the faces are more familiar, and the pace of life forces you to actually talk to people. But here’s the truth most people won’t tell you: that’s not a bug, it’s a feature. In…
Hey. I’m Chris Roe. Born and raised in Masterton – that little pocket of Wairarapa where the wind doesn’t just blow, it lectures you. I study sexuality. Used to teach it, actually. Now I write about something weirder: how people find each other over compost, cheap wine, and – in this case – the swinging…
Masterton’s nightlife isn’t what you’d expect from a regional town of 25,000. Sure, it’s quiet compared to Wellington city, but that’s missing the point entirely. What Masterton lacks in sheer number of clubs, it compensates with character, diversity, and a surprising amount of live music for a town its size. This isn’t Auckland or Wellington…
