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Aidan Ellims
I am passionate about the future of South Wairarapa, being born in Greytown and moving to Martinborough in 2001 when I became…
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From the CEO
Finally, spring is in the air and hopefully a spell of dry weather is ahead. There are a few happenings in Martinborough…
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A bit of a spike
Radio NZ’s Gill Bonnett has taken a look at immigration figures and found New Zealand has created more residents in the last six months…
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Candidates
The Star will be providing space in the September issue for candidates to introduce themselves and their aims and hopes. Four hundred…
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Share your skill
There are a huge range of skills in the district and every three years people with such skills are asked to consider…
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Community Korero with Siv Fjaerestad
On 1 July South Wairarapa District Council announced its membership of the Immigration New Zealand (INZ)’s Welcoming Communities programme – Te Waharoa…
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Chief Executive’s column
Climate change is definitely among us, as the recent downpours and flooding have proved. So it’s very relevant that Councillors have been…
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‘Take a Stand’, ‘Have Your Say’, ‘Get Involved’
It’s coming up to that time of year again when mayors, councillors and community board members must stand for election. For candidates,…
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The importance of information
Due to government regulations there will be no Mayoral or Councillor columns until after the local body elections I.E. for three months.…
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From the CEO
This month nominations will open for those interested in becoming a Councillor or Community Board member in our district. Campaign rules dictate…
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Aust‘s new ministers
Viewed closely, the new Australian government’s ministerial allocation evokes a kind of icebreaker game in which ministers are assigned to look after…
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Murky waters
Taking a deep dive into the government’s 3 Waters reform requires a swim through some very murky water indeed. All the public…
