Politics
Speed change rules in government limbo
Planned reductions in road speed limits across both South Wairarapa and Carterton districts are in limbo after central government halted the process,…
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Council says gas gun no Plan breach, so “lawyer up”
The partial email trail between a group of Martinborough’s Ferry Road residents and South Wairarapa District Council staff is enlightening. Nowhere do…
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Pain Farm waste water plans opposed by neighbours
Pain Farm sewage dispersal plan “lawful” – Council CEO – April 2024 South Wairarapa District Council can lawfully proceed with its plan…
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Stop button hit on three-way amalgamation
Then there was one. Carterton Mayor Ron Mark is the last one standing after first South Wairarapa hit pause, then Masterton bailed…
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Martinborough “3 Waters” fix-up costs and time-frames grow longer
Multiple non-compliance issues, multiple time-frames and multiple costs at multiple South Wairarapa water treatment plants _ that’s part of the picture painted…
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Rates season is upon property-owners
While Quotable Value (QV) will release its review of all South Wairarapa property valuations mid-month, the local body rate-setting season is open…
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Sewerage repair project stretches beyond year end?
Desludging Martinborough’s neglected and troublesome sewerage ponds – filled with 50 years of human detritis and never cleaned out since it opened…
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Average rates rise nationwide at 15 percent
I’m writing this column on 20 March and over the last few days it has definitely had an autumnal feel with cooler…
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Thirteen regional councillors going to 14 – any more?
As the Greater Wellington Regional Council confirms the addition of a Maori constituency for the region from next year’s election, it’s also…
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Freedom camping controls set out in new bylaw
Two South Wairarapa coastal sites likely will be given the green light to allow freedom camping in coming seasons – provided they…
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Bottle of wine for rates champion
Quiz: Pick the size of the coming year’s rates rise from South Wairarapa District Council (last year 20.8 percent) and win a…
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From the Acting Mayor
I’m thrilled to connect with you through The Star as your Acting Mayor this month, during Martin’s leave of absence. If we…
