Politics

Politics

Council looking for feedback 

South Wairarapa District Council has released an engagement document which summarises the proposed priorities for the next Annual Plan. Council is now…

Jun 2022

Politics

From the Mayor

For this month, The Star have asked for an overview of ‘what the hell they all do in there’  – a good…

May 2022

Politics

Community kōrero 

Siv Fjærestad, Community Development Coordinator, South Wairarapa District Council Ehāra taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini. (My strength…

May 2022

Politics

A Community led project

The Waiohine River Plan is a document that should draw the attention of anyone that has even a slight interest in local…

May 2022

Politics

Regional Council notes

The recent heavy rains have seen parts of Wairarapa become very wet indeed. After a relatively long spell with little flooding, the…

Apr 2022

Politics

From the Mayor

Autumn has arrived with a vengeance, though I still hope we will see some fine weather before we get into winter. With…

Apr 2022

Politics

Wairarapa Councils ask you to “Know your neighbours”

Have you made a plan for how you will look after your family and your nearest if you are affected by Covid-19…

Mar 2022

Politics

Standing up for South Wairarapa 

Greytown’s Martin Connelly is standing for mayor of South Wairarapa in the coming elections. Appalled by the council’s budget blowouts and fractious…

Mar 2022

Politics

What if?

The Martinborough Fair first appeared in Martinborough in 1977 and looked set to celebrate its 45 birthday this year. It is a…

Mar 2022

Politics

Are your pools safe? 

With summer in full swing this is an opportune time to remind property owners of rules and responsibilities of owning a swimming…

Mar 2022

Politics

Councillor Comment

It is looking like another busy month ahead as we work towards the Annual Plan for 2022-2023 year and all that is…

Mar 2022

Politics

From the mayor

Following on from possibly the wettest February in memory, it’s great to see the town looking green and lush. Council contractors have…

Mar 2022

Back to top