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Issues for South Wairarapa in Amalgamation
We have reached crunch time in our decision-making on local government amalgamation. If you are unsure of the detail, have a look…
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The costs of being marooned
Martinborough community and business leaders have begun tallying the costs of repeated transport disruptions after five bouts of bridge and road closures…
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Local Councils galvanised into action by Government policy
In early May, the Government announced the Headstart programme for Simplifying Local Government – a streamlined, voluntary pathway for councils willing to…
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Issues for South Wairarapa in Amalgamation
On behalf of our community and fire crew we would like to thank the Martinborough Ambulance Trust. This wonderful charitable…
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South Wairarapa District Council set to confirm a 5.4% increase in total rates revenue for 2026/27
South Wairarapa District Council intends to adopt its 2026/27 Annual Plan on 25 June and confirm a 5.4 percent increase in total…
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Eco-Reef extension to strengthen Cape Palliser Road at Whatarangi
Work has commenced on the extension of the innovative Eco-Reef system at Whatarangi on Cape Palliser Road, as part of a wider…
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OECD trashes government energy plans, points to renewables
(Abridged from Newsroom) Analysts from the world’s foremost economic forum have rebuked the government’s plans to import liquefied gas (LNG) and spark…
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Māori Partnership Committee gives Matariki a sparkling glow
South Wairarapa’s Māori Partnership Committee is giving community-led Matariki events a spark of support with grants from its latest funding round this month. Aotearoa New Zealand marks the fifth consecutive year of Matariki as a public holiday on Friday 10…
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Key food price facts which dominate the kiwi market
As consumer prices begin a new spiral sparked by war and an energy crisis, there are three key thoughts about nationwide food…
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SH 53 Waihenga – Strengthening the case for the future
Last month’s storm again highlighted just how vulnerable Martinborough and the wider southern Wairarapa become whenever the Waihenga Bridge across the Ruamahanga…
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From Our Mayor
It’s all go in Marty right now! The Martinborough Access Reference Group (MARG) – being driven by Conor Kershaw – has got…
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Local Government reform – South Wairarapa community meetings
South Wairarapa residents are invited to attend one of three community meetings about what the proposed changes to local government could mean…
