Politics

OUCH! Rates hikes for many – but relief for some

Many South Wairarapa households are paying substantially more in rates again this year under the impact of both a planned 37% hike…

Aug 2024

Politics

Pedestrian lighting upgrades are “dark sky” compliant

South Wairarapa district can be relatively dark in the evening and the community will benefit significantly from the pedestrian crossing lighting upgrade…

Aug 2024

Environment

Planting time at the Moana

Winter planting for Wairarapa Moana restoration is in full swing. Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) has organised the planting of 28,400 more…

Aug 2024

Club News

South Wairarapa Rebus Club

Our Matariki lunch at Baloos in the SW Working Men’s Club on 28 June had Anne Firmin as guest speaker at the…

Aug 2024

Politics

Reversal? On Community Boards? Is that what happened?

“Retain” was the word of the day on the Community Board issue at July 31’s Strategy Working Committee meeting of South Wairarapa…

Aug 2024

Community News

Years of inaction on failing Waihenga Bridge

The too-narrow, flood-prone Waihenga Bridge on State Highway 53 – the key access to Martinborough – was designated for urgent replacement nearly…

Aug 2024

Community News

Staying safe refresher for older drivers

Jacqs (Jacqueline) Wilton, who describes herself as a “Life Curve Navigator” for Aged Concern Wairarapa, has offered an opportunity for older drivers…

Aug 2024

Arts & Culture

THE STAR BOOK REVIEW

“The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley The eye-popping cover draws readers like a moths to a flame…and then if you are…

Aug 2024

Politics

SWDC had its hand in the Pain Farm till

For the past 12 years South Wairarapa District Council has been quietly filtering excessive amounts of cash out of what are known…

Aug 2024

Arts & Culture

Young players make the sound of music

“It showed us what we could do in the future!” That was the excited reaction from Wairarapa Youth Orchestra player Kathya Meier…

Aug 2024

Sports

Martinborough Golf Club

A taste of what the new clubhouse will offer was provided recently to members and the Martinborough community. The weather also came…

Aug 2024

Politics

Is Martinborough Community Board worth retaining?

As part of its Representation Review, South Wairarapa’s District councillors have proposed scrapping the three community boards that make up part of…

Aug 2024

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