Politics
Martin Connelly
The 2022 Local Elections are critical for South Wairarapa people. Do we want more of the same at our district council ……
Politics
Daphne Geisler
I am ready to lead the new 2022 Council. After 4 years attending meetings and committees, reading reports, commenting, and participating from…
Politics
Alex Beijen
This triennium has been one of disruption and fixing existing problems. Since this Council took office, there has been a constant struggle…
Politics
The importance of voting
The phrase ‘The vacuum in our democracy’ comes from President Barack Obama in a 2018 speech to Illinois University where he said…
Politics
The importance of information
The concept of democracy has been evolving from the time of Plato who considered the prime importance to be a universal (as…
Politics
Pip Maynard
I am standing for South Wairarapa District Council, Councillor of the Martinborough Ward. This has not been an easy triennium, but I…
Politics
Jenna Mitchett
Hi, I’m Jenna Matchett and I’m running for council to help build a more resilient and cohesive district! I’m dedicated, loyal, hardworking,…
Politics
Aidan Ellims
I am passionate about the future of South Wairarapa, being born in Greytown and moving to Martinborough in 2001 when I became…
Event News
Longbush Cottage tulips ready to dazzle again
A garden for all the seasons, Longbush Cottage 20 is particularly splendid in Spring, thanks to the majestic tulip. Over the past…
Arts & Culture
Greytown Music Group – Saxcess Returns to Greytown
New Zealand’s premier saxophone quartet, Saxcess, began its concert life with a Sydney Opera House debut in 1992, and has been performing…
Sports
Women’s Squash team win Wellington ‘Super Champs tournament’
The Martinborough Squash E-Grade Women’s team recently won the Wellington regional interclub ‘Super Champs’ tournament, earning them a place to represent Wellington…
