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Alex Beijen
This triennium has been one of disruption and fixing existing problems. Since this Council took office, there has been a constant struggle…
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The importance of voting
The phrase ‘The vacuum in our democracy’ comes from President Barack Obama in a 2018 speech to Illinois University where he said…
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The importance of information
The concept of democracy has been evolving from the time of Plato who considered the prime importance to be a universal (as…
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Pip Maynard
I am standing for South Wairarapa District Council, Councillor of the Martinborough Ward. This has not been an easy triennium, but I…
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Jenna Mitchett
Hi, I’m Jenna Matchett and I’m running for council to help build a more resilient and cohesive district! I’m dedicated, loyal, hardworking,…
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Aidan Ellims
I am passionate about the future of South Wairarapa, being born in Greytown and moving to Martinborough in 2001 when I became…
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From the CEO
Finally, spring is in the air and hopefully a spell of dry weather is ahead. There are a few happenings in Martinborough…
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A bit of a spike
Radio NZ’s Gill Bonnett has taken a look at immigration figures and found New Zealand has created more residents in the last six months…
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Candidates
The Star will be providing space in the September issue for candidates to introduce themselves and their aims and hopes. Four hundred…
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Share your skill
There are a huge range of skills in the district and every three years people with such skills are asked to consider…
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Community Korero with Siv Fjaerestad
On 1 July South Wairarapa District Council announced its membership of the Immigration New Zealand (INZ)’s Welcoming Communities programme – Te Waharoa…
