Politics

Politics

What if?

The Martinborough Fair first appeared in Martinborough in 1977 and looked set to celebrate its 45 birthday this year. It is a…

Mar 2022

Politics

Are your pools safe? 

With summer in full swing this is an opportune time to remind property owners of rules and responsibilities of owning a swimming…

Mar 2022

Politics

Councillor Comment

It is looking like another busy month ahead as we work towards the Annual Plan for 2022-2023 year and all that is…

Mar 2022

Politics

From the mayor

Following on from possibly the wettest February in memory, it’s great to see the town looking green and lush. Council contractors have…

Mar 2022

Politics

2022 Turf Tips

Well, 2022 is off to a flying start in the Challenge Stakes with ‘Covid Omicron’ the front runner at this stage. Only…

Feb 2022

Politics

From the Mayor

Following a fantastic summer, with bouts of rain to keep things greener than normal, it is unfortunate to find ourselves in a…

Feb 2022

Politics

Councillor Comment

Happy New Year to everyone, by the time this has gone to print we will be into February, children will have gone…

Feb 2022

Politics

There’s always worse

If you think NZ politics is sometimes a bit chaotic, consider this: Sweden’s first female prime minister, the Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson,…

Dec 2021

Politics

Regional Council notes

It’s hard not to reflect on the year just gone through Covid tinted lenses.  While New Zealand may have fared better than…

Dec 2021

Politics

Councillor Comment

Positive Aging Strategy In a report to Planning & Regulatory meeting on the 3rd November, the achievements of implementing the Positive Ageing…

Dec 2021

Politics

Alcohol bylaw passed

An alcohol control bylaw which benefits hospitality venues in Featherston has been ratified by the South Wairarapa District Council. At its meeting…

Dec 2021

Politics

Regional Council notes

A hot topic of debate in South Wairarapa recently was the proposed closure of two coastal camping grounds due to risks from…

Nov 2021

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