More than 1,000 ratepayers/local citizens have called for a cap on annual rates of 3 percent (3%). In their petition they asked…
Financial liquidation of the contractor has halted the 14-crossing pedestrian lighting contract in the three southern towns, Councillor Aidan Ellims has told…
A South Wairarapa District Council December workshop included some “invited” ratepayers, while others who turned up were locked out of an event…
Peering over hedges and up South Wairarapa town driveways has seen council officials uncover what may _ or may not _ turn…
One in every 10 South Wairarapa residents _ 1020 of the district’s 10,000+ _ signed a petition seeking a 3% rates cap…
By Angela Brown As we approach the end of 2024, Board members would like to thank the Martinborough community for your continued…
South Wairarapa is moving to catch up with neighbouring districts Masterton and Carterton which have implemented a new tier of local representation…
By Ray Lilley The votes are in and residents have slapped the council’s wrist for their leadership, reputation _ a sadly low…
After a couple of postponements, South Wairarapa Rebus Club said was a pleasure to welcome guest speaker, Mike Butterick MP, to the…
South Wairarapa District Council increased its rates take by $5 million last year _ but very little of that extra money went…
There have been a number of consultations where the Council has asked you to provide submissions on different topics and thanks to…
This is my final column for the year. I wish all readers of The Star a very merry Christmas. Please have a…
