This month nominations will open for those interested in becoming a Councillor or Community Board member in our district. Campaign rules dictate…
Viewed closely, the new Australian government’s ministerial allocation evokes a kind of icebreaker game in which ministers are assigned to look after…
Taking a deep dive into the government’s 3 Waters reform requires a swim through some very murky water indeed. All the public…
When the government delivers its budget there are some who rub their hands in glee and others who shake their heads in…
This month, the Star management have asked for an overview on 3Waters, and what I think of it. As there is limited…
Democracy has been challenged in recent years not just by populists of the right, but from a renewed progressive left as well.”…
Considine Park Over the winter months you will start of see some activity around the park. Firstly the old Pony Club building…
South Wairarapa District Council has released an engagement document which summarises the proposed priorities for the next Annual Plan. Council is now…
For this month, The Star have asked for an overview of ‘what the hell they all do in there’ – a good…
Siv Fjærestad, Community Development Coordinator, South Wairarapa District Council Ehāra taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini. (My strength…
The Waiohine River Plan is a document that should draw the attention of anyone that has even a slight interest in local…
The recent heavy rains have seen parts of Wairarapa become very wet indeed. After a relatively long spell with little flooding, the…
