NZ Local Elections 2025

South Wairarapa District Council

Martinborough 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 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.

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Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

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Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Encourage the community to support the local Mens Shed who build possum traps.

    Ensure the new Wairarapa-Tararua water entity is supported by good governance principles.

    Look at options for council supporting initiatives that enable anaerobic digestion of food waste.

  • Encourage the community to support the local Mens Shed who build possum traps.

    Ensure the new Wairarapa-Tararua water entity is supported by good governance principles.

    Look at options for council supporting initiatives that enable anaerobic digestion of food waste.

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