South Wairarapa District Council

Featherston General 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 ten 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.

  • Advocate for cycleways to Wairarapa Moana, safe access to Remutaka cycleway and seek funding partnerships for development.

    Engage with the community to gain public buy-in around public spaces when they are being upgraded, changed or planned.

    Review safety zones needed in town for children, elderly and disabled to comply with industry standard guidelines.

  • Advocate for cycleways to Wairarapa Moana, safe access to Remutaka cycleway and seek funding partnerships for development.

    Engage with the community to gain public buy-in around public spaces when they are being upgraded, changed or planned.

    Review safety zones needed in town for children, elderly and disabled to comply with industry standard guidelines.