Community News
Ruakokopatuna International QuizNight: FUN-raiser
A balmy Wairarapa evening. One of the many all-time good Ruakokopatuna people had cut the grass. Tables were set. The barbeque was…
Politics
Protection key reason for public lockout at audit review?
South Wairarapa District Council normally has hundreds of pages in its agendas for Strategy Working Committee meetings. A five-page agenda for the…
Politics
Concerns over SWDC debt management
Ratepayers still have serious questions over the South Wairarapa District Council’s (SWDC) approach to borrowing and debt – and the council is…
Politics
Finding funds through the grants system
One of the roles of the Community Board is to consider applications for grants – these can be via the Community Development…
Community News
Vegetables, meat _ and Christmas goodies
The Foodbank group are saving the best for the last of the year. At Christmas, school-age children of foodbank “clients” all get…
Community News
Uplift Wairarapa opens wallets to save lives
On 1 November, the Waihinga Centre was abuzz with red balloons and crews of volunteers sporting red hair and wearing the red…
Event News
Wairarapa Music in the Country celebrates 10 Years
This year Wairarapa Music in the Country is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Held at the scenic Tauherenikau Racecourse, the three-day event (January…
Politics
Will these newly-founds increase rates take?
Peering over hedges and up South Wairarapa town driveways has seen council officials uncover what may _ or may not _ turn…
Politics
Would 3-percent rates cap help tame growing concerns? – December 2024
One in every 10 South Wairarapa residents _ 1020 of the district’s 10,000+ _ signed a petition seeking a 3% rates cap…
History
One Quick Question
Where in town would you find this smart new bronze plaque? Clues: It’s on a building in The Square That building was…
Politics
Power of the People
By Angela Brown As we approach the end of 2024, Board members would like to thank the Martinborough community for your continued…
Politics
Playing catch-up: Rural & Coastal Advisory Group
South Wairarapa is moving to catch up with neighbouring districts Masterton and Carterton which have implemented a new tier of local representation…
