Politics

Thirteen regional councillors going to 14 – any more?

As the Greater Wellington Regional Council confirms the addition of a Maori constituency for the region from next year’s election, it’s also…

Apr 2024

Politics

Freedom camping controls set out in new bylaw

Two South Wairarapa coastal sites likely will be given the green light to allow freedom camping in coming seasons – provided they…

Apr 2024

Arts & Culture

Free books: what’s not to like?

Wonderful, amazing – miharo! That’s the message from Louise Dowdell as she introduces herself as local library services manager – noting that…

Apr 2024

Community News

How Well Do We Know People in Our Community?

Definitely a Wairarapa girl, Susan’s childhood began in Pirinoa, before attending St Matthews College in Masterton, as a boarder. “Boarding was a…

Apr 2024

Arts & Culture

Clear Autumn Book Review

Take Two by Danielle Hawkins Reading is many things – from the deadly serious and cerebral to the uplifting and unifying. Sometimes…

Apr 2024

Politics

Bottle of wine for rates champion

Quiz: Pick the size of the coming year’s rates rise from South Wairarapa District Council (last year 20.8 percent) and win a…

Apr 2024

Politics

From the Acting Mayor

I’m thrilled to connect with you through The Star as your Acting Mayor this month, during Martin’s leave of absence. If we…

Apr 2024

Environment

Protecting and preserving the International Dark Sky

International Dark Sky Week, April 2 – 8, is upon us worldwide. It is a week of world-wide celebration of the dark…

Apr 2024

Politics

Vineyard gas gun disturbs neighbours, but not the council

A vineyard gas gun bird scarer is exercising, annoying and upsetting a vineyard’s neighbours on Ferry Road – with one council official…

Apr 2024

Environment

Wairarapa Moana mussels in deep trouble – survey

Kākahi/ freshwater mussel populations in Lake Wairarapa are in deep trouble due to water pollution and the effects of climate change –…

Mar 2024

Politics

Water woes budget questions pile up

Water supply and wastage are major issues for South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) and the people of Martinborough, Featherston and Greytown. As…

Mar 2024

Club News

Lions help make a wheel difference

A Martinborough Lions Club member learnt recently of a family who might need a bit of assistance. The family consisted of mum,…

Mar 2024

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