Changing hats – potentially? Greytown Ward councillor Alistair Plimmer is one of the first out the election blocks _ advising he will…
Firstly I would like to thank everyone who attended our Anzac Day dawn parade and service held in our Memorial Square. I…
It was like dogs with well-gnawed, gnarly bones when three Local Government Representation Commissioners held a review hearing mid-month over whether a…
Cape Palliser Road’s ford over Mangatoetoe Stream is under repair and closed between the Lighthouse and Ben Avon Grove from April 7…
The district’s key challenges include busted and bursting water pipes, non-compliant sewerage systems, roading resilience under climate change challenge, seriously lagging flood…
March is nearly over, with some vineyards already harvesting and others about to start. The mornings are feeling cooler, letting us know that…
South Wairarapa (and other district councils nationwide) last week posted Ratepayer Roll Enrolment Confirmation Letters and Forms to voters for their participation…
Urban rates in South Wairarapa likely will rise 8 – 12 percent for the 2025 – 2026 year – while average farm…
South Wairarapa property owners face 84 percent growth in district council rates over the next nine years to pay for major upgrading…
South Wairarapa council’s Long Term Plan forecasts assume no change in the current three waters ownership and operating structure. Wellington Water Limited…
Wellington Water Ltd (WWL) says it has given South Wairarapa a better deal than other areas – surely a surprise to local…
Local election year has opened in the district with the first mayoral candidate announcing a bid. Frances Helen Kitching, aka Dame Fran…
