Featherston Community Board

The Featherston Community Board represents your local community and advocates to South Wairarapa District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members: four members elected by voters, and two members from the South Wairarapa District Council.  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 Featherston Community Board election.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Facilitate better understanding of local history and mana whenua perspectives through field trips with kaumatua.

    Grow community engagement with the FCB by reaching out to underrepresented communities and holding hui at different times and venues.

    Invite ethnic communities to bring their ideas for a more diverse community to the table, starting with a potluck dinner.

  • Facilitate better understanding of local history and mana whenua perspectives through field trips with kaumatua.

    Grow community engagement with the FCB by reaching out to underrepresented communities and holding hui at different times and venues.

    Invite ethnic communities to bring their ideas for a more diverse community to the table, starting with a potluck dinner.