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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.”…
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Councillor Comment
Considine Park Over the winter months you will start of see some activity around the park. Firstly the old Pony Club building…
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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…
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From the Mayor
For this month, The Star have asked for an overview of ‘what the hell they all do in there’ – a good…
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Community kōrero
Siv Fjærestad, Community Development Coordinator, South Wairarapa District Council Ehāra taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini. (My strength…
