In early May, the Government announced the Headstart programme for Simplifying Local Government – a streamlined, voluntary pathway for councils willing to…
On behalf of our community and fire crew we would like to thank the Martinborough Ambulance Trust. This wonderful charitable…
South Wairarapa District Council intends to adopt its 2026/27 Annual Plan on 25 June and confirm a 5.4 percent increase in total…
Work has commenced on the extension of the innovative Eco-Reef system at Whatarangi on Cape Palliser Road, as part of a wider…
(Abridged from Newsroom) Analysts from the world’s foremost economic forum have rebuked the government’s plans to import liquefied gas (LNG) and spark…
South Wairarapa’s Māori Partnership Committee is giving community-led Matariki events a spark of support with grants from its latest funding round this month. Aotearoa New Zealand marks the fifth consecutive year of Matariki as a public holiday on Friday 10…
As consumer prices begin a new spiral sparked by war and an energy crisis, there are three key thoughts about nationwide food…
Last month’s storm again highlighted just how vulnerable Martinborough and the wider southern Wairarapa become whenever the Waihenga Bridge across the Ruamahanga…
It’s all go in Marty right now! The Martinborough Access Reference Group (MARG) – being driven by Conor Kershaw – has got…
South Wairarapa residents are invited to attend one of three community meetings about what the proposed changes to local government could mean…
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…
The Martinborough Community Board has begun developing its plan for the current triennium and is inviting the community to help shape local…
