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Marisa King
I'm a freelance writer, specialising in gardening, the environment, history and the arts. I have a background in marketing, corporate communications, librarianship and small business ownership. I am a skilled researcher, and a published creative writer. Check out a selection of my published writing below. If you would like to get in touch email marisa.king@outlook.com
Featured Articles
Explore a featured selection of my writing work below.
Cut and dried
One woman turns her lifelong love of dried flowers into a thing of beauty.
Growing local
Celebrating a volunteer-powered nursery giving back in a big way.
Fields of gold coin
Three sunflower fields brighten the bank accounts of local causes.
Starry, starry night
Keeping the Wairarapa in the dark is a six-year mission for a resident and his band of like-minded enthusiasts.
Masterton man 'prints' a vege garden
This 3D-printed garage hydroponic system marries a passion for design with an interest in new technologies.
About Town: Masterton
There's much more to Masterton than high-revving engines and patchy mobile reception.
Mayor Martin promises a fresh start
Profile of South Wairarapa's new Mayor, Martin Connelly.
The Police House
Otaki's historic police house has a colourful history, but is now home to a local potter.
Connection and celebration the goals of Matariki festival
The stars will be out in Featherston next month. And I don't mean celebrities.
Phoenix arts profile: Dan Keane
The story of how Dan Keane came to live in the Wairarapa is almost as interesting as his new job.
Night-time brings artist's dream to life
Having children is life changing for anyone. But Kimberlee Le Ceve took it one step further.
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