The phrase ‘The vacuum in our democracy’ comes from President Barack Obama in a 2018 speech to Illinois University where he said…
The concept of democracy has been evolving from the time of Plato who considered the prime importance to be a universal (as…
I am standing for South Wairarapa District Council, Councillor of the Martinborough Ward. This has not been an easy triennium, but I…
Hi, I’m Jenna Matchett and I’m running for council to help build a more resilient and cohesive district! I’m dedicated, loyal, hardworking,…
I am passionate about the future of South Wairarapa, being born in Greytown and moving to Martinborough in 2001 when I became…
Finally, spring is in the air and hopefully a spell of dry weather is ahead. There are a few happenings in Martinborough…
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…
The Star will be providing space in the September issue for candidates to introduce themselves and their aims and hopes. Four hundred…
There are a huge range of skills in the district and every three years people with such skills are asked to consider…
On 1 July South Wairarapa District Council announced its membership of the Immigration New Zealand (INZ)’s Welcoming Communities programme – Te Waharoa…
Climate change is definitely among us, as the recent downpours and flooding have proved. So it’s very relevant that Councillors have been…
