Politics

Politics

Frustration key as speed limits “reconsulted”

“It is unfortunate we are here to do what we have already done” South Wairarapa District Councillor Pip Maynard said as a…

May 2025

Politics

Local election turnoutoutstrips national trend

Just over half of South Wairarapa’s eligible voters cast ballots in four of the five triennial local body elections since 2010, and…

May 2025

Politics

Two votes for absentee ratepayers

Each district council has a ratepayer roll for people who pay rates on a property but live in another part of the…

May 2025

Politics

From the Mayor

Fire Brigade needs reinforcements: will you help? When I write these articles for The Star, I often wonder if anyone reads them? …

May 2025

Politics

We’re stuck with bridge repair bill, council told

The issue of health and safety – and district council liability – has pushed the council to likely open fresh dialogue over…

May 2025

Politics

Candidates begin to emerge for district, regional roles

Changing hats – potentially? Greytown Ward councillor Alistair Plimmer is one of the first out the election blocks _ advising he will…

May 2025

Politics

Sewerage systemwork begun

Firstly I would like to thank everyone who attended our Anzac Day dawn parade and service held in our Memorial Square. I…

May 2025

Politics

Rural ward hearing like dogs worrying bones

It was like dogs with well-gnawed, gnarly bones when three Local Government Representation Commissioners held a review hearing mid-month over whether a…

May 2025

Politics

Cape Palliser Road closed a week – for repairs 

Cape Palliser Road’s ford over Mangatoetoe Stream is under repair and closed between the Lighthouse and Ben Avon Grove from April 7…

Apr 2025

Politics

Fran Wilde: infrastructurea key community issue

The district’s key challenges include busted and bursting water pipes, non-compliant sewerage systems, roading resilience under climate change challenge, seriously lagging flood…

Apr 2025

Politics

Speed limits, consulting, elections: busy times

March is nearly over, with some vineyards already harvesting and others about to start. The mornings are feeling cooler, letting us know that…

Apr 2025

Politics

SWDC Election countdown already under way 

South Wairarapa (and other district councils nationwide) last week posted Ratepayer Roll Enrolment Confirmation Letters and Forms to voters for their participation…

Apr 2025

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