South Wairarapa District Council

Featherston Ward
The South Wairarapa District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Featherston ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the South Wairarapa District Council election.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Current services and facilities are adequate at this time.

    Some form of transport could be used to mitigate the gap in Featherston shopping street.

  • Take advantage of the 5 Towns Cycleway to encourage the use of bicycles for locals to commute between the towns.

    Improve street lighting and footpaths in the Featherston area. Some parts of town are inaccessible to wheelchairs, prams, mobility vehicles.

    Build a third zebra crossing south of the corner of Fitzherbert Street and Wakefield Street.

  • Work with Waka Kotahi to decrease the speed limit through town, and have 50km zone extended past residential area.

    Investigate moving to smaller, electric buses that can travel more frequently between towns, and facilitate car-sharing options.

    Work with KiwiRail to increase the number of commuter trains as well as more trains from Wellington over the weekends.

  • Work with Waka Kotahi to address the large trucks going through the main streets of the three towns. Relook at a bypass option.

    Promote walking, cycling and public transport.

    Address roading issues on the coast. Consult with the communities on the coast, about other ways to access their community.

  • Review construction of new footpaths and set a schedule of work that see footpaths completed without adding further burden to ratepayers.

    Review the process, procedure and timeline for repairs to pot holes and other road degradation.

    Advocate for a speed reduction from 70km to 50km at both ends of Featherston.

  • Current services and facilities are adequate at this time.

    Some form of transport could be used to mitigate the gap in Featherston shopping street.

  • Take advantage of the 5 Towns Cycleway to encourage the use of bicycles for locals to commute between the towns.

    Improve street lighting and footpaths in the Featherston area. Some parts of town are inaccessible to wheelchairs, prams, mobility vehicles.

    Build a third zebra crossing south of the corner of Fitzherbert Street and Wakefield Street.

  • Work with Waka Kotahi to decrease the speed limit through town, and have 50km zone extended past residential area.

    Investigate moving to smaller, electric buses that can travel more frequently between towns, and facilitate car-sharing options.

    Work with KiwiRail to increase the number of commuter trains as well as more trains from Wellington over the weekends.

  • Work with Waka Kotahi to address the large trucks going through the main streets of the three towns. Relook at a bypass option.

    Promote walking, cycling and public transport.

    Address roading issues on the coast. Consult with the communities on the coast, about other ways to access their community.

  • Review construction of new footpaths and set a schedule of work that see footpaths completed without adding further burden to ratepayers.

    Review the process, procedure and timeline for repairs to pot holes and other road degradation.

    Advocate for a speed reduction from 70km to 50km at both ends of Featherston.