Politics

Politics

Pink Shirt “rage” Day 

Some of Martinborough’s community clearly didn’t get the memo that local District Council staff were wearing Pink Shirt Day regalia on May…

Jun 2023

Politics

Welcoming Communities

With every passing season, new faces and new whānau arrive in Martinborough. Some come from over the hill, like myself, and others…

Jun 2023

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Mayor’s Comment for June

Last week your Council was delivered a bombshell. We were informed that the Martinborough wastewater plant had reached capacity and that we…

Jun 2023

Politics

From the Mayor

There are two themes in this month’s column: rates and getting around our community. In late April or May, the Council will…

May 2023

Politics

Councillor comment

Another grape harvest has been completed, and by all accounts for most it has been a season to forget, due to the…

May 2023

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Greater Wellington Regional Council

Reading Mike Beckett’s death notice felt like another constant in the world had been taken from us. He’d been the editor of…

May 2023

Politics

From the Mayor

We will all be talking about Cyclone Gabrielle for a very long time. It was the most destructive weather events in our…

Mar 2023

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From the CEO

Hello everyone. I hope you’re warm, dry and well after Cyclones Gabrielle and Hale. We extend our deepest sympathies to those in…

Mar 2023

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Councillor comment

I don’t know if you were aware, but over the weekend Janice Mills started collecting bedding and towels for families in need…

Mar 2023

Politics

2022 Residents’ Perception Survey results released

South Wairarapa District Council’s 2022 Residents’ Perception Survey results have been released and can be viewed on Council’s website. The report was…

Mar 2023

Politics

From the CEO

How’s your summer been? Since Council returned from holidays last month, there’s been a lot going on, both negative and positive. Cyclone…

Feb 2023

Politics

Councillor comment 

Firstly I’d like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope you had a festive season. The wet 2022, carried into…

Feb 2023

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