Politics

Politics

Regional council Notes

When the government delivers its budget there are some who rub their hands in glee and others who shake their heads in…

Jun 2022

Politics

From the Mayor

This month, the Star management have asked for an overview on 3Waters, and what I think of it. As there is limited…

Jun 2022

Politics

Democracy under pressure

Democracy has been challenged in recent years not just by populists of the right, but from a renewed progressive left as well.”…

Jun 2022

Politics

Councillor Comment

Considine Park Over the winter months you will start of see some activity around the park. Firstly the old Pony Club building…

Jun 2022

Politics

Council looking for feedback 

South Wairarapa District Council has released an engagement document which summarises the proposed priorities for the next Annual Plan. Council is now…

Jun 2022

Politics

From the Mayor

For this month, The Star have asked for an overview of ‘what the hell they all do in there’  – a good…

May 2022

Politics

Community kōrero 

Siv Fjærestad, Community Development Coordinator, South Wairarapa District Council Ehāra taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini. (My strength…

May 2022

Politics

A Community led project

The Waiohine River Plan is a document that should draw the attention of anyone that has even a slight interest in local…

May 2022

Politics

Regional Council notes

The recent heavy rains have seen parts of Wairarapa become very wet indeed. After a relatively long spell with little flooding, the…

Apr 2022

Politics

From the Mayor

Autumn has arrived with a vengeance, though I still hope we will see some fine weather before we get into winter. With…

Apr 2022

Politics

Wairarapa Councils ask you to “Know your neighbours”

Have you made a plan for how you will look after your family and your nearest if you are affected by Covid-19…

Mar 2022

Politics

Standing up for South Wairarapa 

Greytown’s Martin Connelly is standing for mayor of South Wairarapa in the coming elections. Appalled by the council’s budget blowouts and fractious…

Mar 2022

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