I’m writing this column on 20 March and over the last few days it has definitely had an autumnal feel with cooler…
As the Greater Wellington Regional Council confirms the addition of a Maori constituency for the region from next year’s election, it’s also…
Two South Wairarapa coastal sites likely will be given the green light to allow freedom camping in coming seasons – provided they…
Quiz: Pick the size of the coming year’s rates rise from South Wairarapa District Council (last year 20.8 percent) and win a…
I’m thrilled to connect with you through The Star as your Acting Mayor this month, during Martin’s leave of absence. If we…
A vineyard gas gun bird scarer is exercising, annoying and upsetting a vineyard’s neighbours on Ferry Road – with one council official…
Water supply and wastage are major issues for South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) and the people of Martinborough, Featherston and Greytown. As…
The slow realisation that Martinborough’s 85 hectare trust-owned Pain Farm would see 93 million litres of sewage effluent a year sprayed onto…
Life-long metal dog tags are under evaluation by South Wairarapa council staff, as an option to both save time and reduce plastic…
In February the local Lions Club invited me for dinner and asked me to speak for a short time on the “State…
The Red Cone Brigade marched onto Jellicoe St recently as contractors dug out 200-plus meters of old gutter and replaced it. Lines…
In the last week or so, Pain Estate has been a hot topic of concern around town. This has stemmed from a…
