The lack of a clear mandate for change from South Wairarapa residents saw local councillors stick with the status quo for the…
It’s coming down the pipe. October 30 was the deadline for district and regional councils to decide which cosy partnership would best…
One side of the Maori ward argument calls it race-baiting (aka dog whistling) by those opposed to implementing the partnership agreed under…
The historic 2023 decision to establish a Maori Ward in South Wairarapa was retained by unanimous vote at a council meeting last…
Martinborough’s new street crossing lights are expected to be switched on finally in November, completing a drawn-out project which started in early…
South Wairarapa District Council has begun house-hunting in its three main towns _ seeking out hidden rating opportunities, though that’s not quite…
Are councillors engaged in “virtue signalling” over the rating systems changes which have seen some rates hiked by more than 100-percent –…
Janice Smith was born and raised in Melton Mowbray, which is often described as Britain’s rural capital of food but South Wairarapa…
(Jan ‘23 – Aug ‘24) Carterton $45.9 million; Masterton $105 million; South Wai $110 million. South Wai Builds New builds onsite: 104…
I want to cover two topics: first, the Greytown Water Treatment Plant consultation we are doing this month and then SUIP’s which…
Mayor Martin Connelly is asking the South Wairarapa community to speak up on the issues of spending and efficiency. He’s written in…
The country’s first Heritage quake-proof building – South Wairarapa’s council office – is plagued by leaks, airborne and underfoot toxic mould, asbestos…
