Politics

Politics

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…

Aug 2021

Politics

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…

Aug 2021

Politics

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…

Aug 2021

Politics

Councillor Comment

Well, this is the first time I have been able to attend a Council meeting, and report on this the same day.…

Aug 2021

Politics

Community kōrero 

Ehāra taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini. (My strength is not as an individual but as a collective.)…

July 2021

Politics

Councillor comment

Well here we are, half the year gone and just past the shortest day. True to form we are now getting the…

July 2021

Politics

From the Mayor

Winter has hit with a vengeance, and has caused all sorts of problems – mainly in roading. We coped remarkably well –…

July 2021

Politics

Wairarapa Councils take key step toward international dark sky status

“This is a critical step for the Wairarapa community as it heads towards establishing a dark sky reserve across the region,” chair…

July 2021

Politics

Regional Council Notes

Back in 1991 the Resource Management Act was passed by Parliament. It was a significant piece of legislation that repealed 78 statutes…

Jun 2021

Politics

From the Mayor

I have been watching the painting of the Martinborough Museum over the past few weeks, and have been amazed at how smart…

Jun 2021

Politics

Councillor Comment

LTP and Spatial Plan It is a busy time within Council as we have just completed three days hearing those residents, business…

Jun 2021

Politics

Regional Council notes

There was a bit of unrest recently in Greytown after South Wairarapa District Council voted not to sell land it owned in…

May 2021

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