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Playground named for children's author Joy Cowley
Much-loved writer Joy Cowley is to be honoured by having a children's playground named after her.
Booze ban for Wairarapa holiday hotspots
Alcohol will be banned from popular local hotspots in Wairarapa for the upcoming holiday period.
Airbnb owners in South Wairarapa may face new council charge
South Wairarapa District Council will be asking the community for feedback on a wide-ranging review of the rating system.
Gambling changes could be on the cards in Wairarapa
Faced with reports of gambling harm, two Wairarapa district councils are considering tightening restrictions on gambling.
South Wairarapa council to discuss establishing Māori ward
South Wairarapa District Council is having conversations about establishing a Māori ward in the district.
Two out of three Wairarapa councils in merger discussions
Two out of three Wairarapa councils are progressing merger discussions, with one council sitting it out for now.
'Perfect storm' insurance warning to local authorities
An insurance industry adviser has warned of an approaching 'perfect storm' affecting premiums for local authorities.
Wairarapa DHB had no reason to think hospital building had problems
A former Wairarapa DHB member has told the court how the DHB found out about the seismic defects in Wairarapa Hospital.
Unfinished business for nurses, despite pay deal
A last-minute deal between Te Whatu Ora and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation seen strike action averted, but a delegate says important issues remain unresolved.
Residents tell South Wairarapa Council to 'do better'
South Wairarapa residents have told their council to "do better", draft results from the annual residents' report card on the South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) show.
Te Whatu Ora committed to remedying hospital defects, court hears
Almost 3000 structural defects have been found in Wairarapa Hospital, which does not comply with the building code.
Wairarapa Hospital could fail in a major earthquake, court told
Wairarapa Hospital could be at risk of failing in a major earthquake, with almost 3000 structural defects found in the building, which does not comply with the building code, a court has heard.
South Wairarapa farmers take it to the council
South Wairarapa farmers are frustrated and angry at the amount of rates they are paying, with one currently withholding rates payments in protest.
Wairarapa Hospital in $90 million building dispute
A claim worth tens of millions of dollars against Masterton District Council is heading to the High Court in Wellington this month.
'It's gut-wrenching' - Unwell woman risks homelessness after council takeover of holiday park
An insulin-dependent diabetic who struggles with mental health issues and has impaired vision has been asked to leave her cabin at Lake Ferry Holiday Park.
Local government review: Raft of changes recommended
Local councils need to change how they operate and consider new approaches to leadership, a review has found. Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty says it's an opportunity to make the system…
'You've got 24 hours': Māori ward advocates launch Martinborough hīkoi
Pro-Māori ward activists took their campaign to South Wairarapa District Council offices after a hīkoi through Martinborough today. Sue Teodoro and Marcus Anselm report.
