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Key food price facts which dominate the kiwi market
As consumer prices begin a new spiral sparked by war and an energy crisis, there are three key thoughts about nationwide food…
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SH 53 Waihenga – Strengthening the case for the future
Last month’s storm again highlighted just how vulnerable Martinborough and the wider southern Wairarapa become whenever the Waihenga Bridge across the Ruamahanga…
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From Our Mayor
It’s all go in Marty right now! The Martinborough Access Reference Group (MARG) – being driven by Conor Kershaw – has got…
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Local Government reform – South Wairarapa community meetings
South Wairarapa residents are invited to attend one of three community meetings about what the proposed changes to local government could mean…
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Creative sparks fly in latest arts funding round
South Wairarapa’s arts community is riding a well-funded wave of creativity with funding allocations from the latest Creative Communities Scheme this month. Six applicants will share $10,600 of funds, supporting arts across the district: Strong criteria in…
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Proposed engagement with the community
The Martinborough Community Board has begun developing its plan for the current triennium and is inviting the community to help shape local…
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Community Boards give funds to art, foodbank,emergency hub and more
Greytown and Martinborough Community Boards have put their funding where their communities most need it with their latest grants going to everything from age concern, animal…
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Funding lifeline to young sports people
Travel grants are set to be a gamechanger for young sportspeople in South Wairarapa, who will collectively receive $10,850 of funds over…
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Wairarapa by-election
Nominations for the Greater Wellington Regional Council by-election in the Wairarapa General Constituency opened on Thursday May 14. The by-election follows an…
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Safe and secured – Featherston’s reliable drinking water pipeline
South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Fran Wilde, councillors and Featherston Community Board members assembled on the banks of Tauwharenīkau River to celebrate and give thanks with the Fulton Hogan…
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Wairarapa Tararua’s water entity officially launched
The establishment of Wairarapa Tararua’s new water organisation reached a major milestone with the launch of the entity, and the announcement of…
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From Our Mayor
Recently we set up the South Wairarapa Rural and Coastal Advisory Group. It’s genesis was the legally-required formal Representation Review by the…
