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,…
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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…
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Councillor Comment
Positive Aging Strategy In a report to Planning & Regulatory meeting on the 3rd November, the achievements of implementing the Positive Ageing…
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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…
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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…
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Only in OZ
The recent Australia Talks survey revealed that 77 per cent of Australians think pork-barrelling by politicians should be a resignation-inducing offence. However,…
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From the Mayor
Spring is nearly summer now, and the town looks amazing – the Town Square in particular looks well groomed and a credit…
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Councillor Comment
Wellington Water: As part of their customer service Wellington Water have introduced a text alert system. You can register for this by…
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Community kōrero
Ehāra taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini. (My strength is not as an individual but as a collective.)…
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Regional Council notes
“Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink”. This well-known line from ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ could have easily…
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Letters – Secretive decisions
2019 election Mayor Beijen stated: “I am standing for South Wairarapa Mayor to bring back common sense and transparency.” Voters were attracted…
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From the mayor
Firstly, a big ‘get well soon’ to Bruce Sullivan from Kitchener’s Dairy, who is recovering from surgery. Everyone has missed you, so…
