Politics

Politics

Council Candidate – Rob Taylor

Rob Taylor What is the main reason you are standing for Council?  I’m standing for Council because we can and must do…

Sept 2025

Politics

Community Board Candidate – Mel Maynard

Mel Maynard What is the main reason you are standing for Council?  I am approachable and listen to the people in my…

Sept 2025

Politics

Community Board Candidate – Ross Andrew

Ross Andrew What is the main reason you are standing for Council?  I am standing for the community board because I believe…

Sept 2025

Politics

Community Board Candidate – James Brodie

James Brodie What is the main reason you are standing for Council?  I have been a member of the Martinborough community since…

Sept 2025

Politics

Community Board Candidate – Anne Boyle

Anne Boyle What is the main reason you are standing for Council?  After 12 years in Wellington, my husband andI moved to…

Sept 2025

Politics

Waste Not, Want Knot?

The biggest question for the South Wairarapa District Council this election is the conundrum of our waste-water systems.  Waste water from Greytown,…

Sept 2025

Politics

SWDC Speed Management Plan finalised for approval

South Wairarapa District Council today agreed the district’s Speed Management Plan (The Plan) to be submitted to the Director of Land Transport…

Sept 2025

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Water Service Delivery Plan

Wairarapa and Tararua Councils agree Water Services Delivery Plan to submit to Government South Wairarapa, Tararua, Masterton and Carterton Councils have agreed…

Sept 2025

Politics

News from Pirinoa

Pirinoa is very much alive. That is, all 100 plus families. A new generation of parents are boosting the local school with…

Sept 2025

Politics

From the Mayor

I had one of those “how fabulous is that” moments a few days ago when I read that Brenda Channer and Martinborough…

Aug 2025

Politics

Greater Wellington Regional Council

As the local government elections draw closer, it seems a good time to check the rear vision mirror for the bouquets and…

Aug 2025

Politics

Historical note: Long Term Plan done, dusted

For those still paying attention: South Wairarapa rates on average are up 4.3 percent for 2025 – 2026 (July – June year).…

Aug 2025

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