Politics
Council Candidate – Rob Taylor
Rob Taylor What is the main reason you are standing for Council? I’m standing for Council because we can and must do…
September 2025
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Community Board Candidate – Mel Maynard
Mel Maynard What is the main reason you are standing for Council? I am approachable and listen to the people in my…
Politics
Community Board Candidate – Ross Andrew
Ross Andrew What is the main reason you are standing for Council? I am standing for the community board because I believe…
Politics
Community Board Candidate – James Brodie
James Brodie What is the main reason you are standing for Council? I have been a member of the Martinborough community since…
Politics
Community Board Candidate – Anne Boyle
Anne Boyle What is the main reason you are standing for Council? After 12 years in Wellington, my husband andI moved to…
Politics
Waste Not, Want Knot?
The biggest question for the South Wairarapa District Council this election is the conundrum of our waste-water systems. Waste water from Greytown,…
Community News
Maori And Local History Will Be Made – But What’s Next?
Two candidates are contesting South Wairarapa council’s first Maori Ward election – at the same time as a special referendum vote is…
Politics
SWDC Speed Management Plan finalised for approval
South Wairarapa District Council today agreed the district’s Speed Management Plan (The Plan) to be submitted to the Director of Land Transport…
Environment
Kahikatea Planting Expands Wetland Restoration
The morning was cold, the wind chill, water flowed under foot in places as hardy volunteers gathered for a native tree, shrub…
Business
Rediscovering New Zealand’s Winemaking Heritage
Martinborough Winery Cambridge Road restores ancient Totara barrels for new release in an industry first. Crystal Veil 2023 marks the debut of…
Club News
Know any young heroes?
Nominations sought for SW Rotary Youth Awards. We know there are young people out there doing extraordinary things in our communities, but…
Politics
Water Service Delivery Plan
Wairarapa and Tararua Councils agree Water Services Delivery Plan to submit to Government South Wairarapa, Tararua, Masterton and Carterton Councils have agreed…
