South Wairarapa District Council

Martinborough 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 Martinborough 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.

  • Commit to replacing the Ruamahanga Bridge and the Hinakura Road.

    Install lights at all pedestrian crossings in the region.

    Improve the lighting in the square at night.

  • Improve train and bus frequency and reliability. Lobby to increase the priority for the Ruamahanga bridge fix.

    Improve safety for walking at night, lighting at crossing and improve the worst foot paths.

    Continue supporting the Wairarapa Cycleway.

  • Commit to replacing the Ruamahanga Bridge and the Hinakura Road.

    Install lights at all pedestrian crossings in the region.

    Improve the lighting in the square at night.

  • Improve train and bus frequency and reliability. Lobby to increase the priority for the Ruamahanga bridge fix.

    Improve safety for walking at night, lighting at crossing and improve the worst foot paths.

    Continue supporting the Wairarapa Cycleway.