Multiple non-compliance issues, multiple time-frames and multiple costs at multiple South Wairarapa water treatment plants _ that’s part of the picture painted…
While Quotable Value (QV) will release its review of all South Wairarapa property valuations mid-month, the local body rate-setting season is open…
Desludging Martinborough’s neglected and troublesome sewerage ponds – filled with 50 years of human detritis and never cleaned out since it opened…
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…
