Councillor Comment:

Councillors, Community Board members, Maori Standing Committee members and Council staff have been working hard on the Long Term Plan and the Consultation Document.

There are many aspects to the Consultation Document which summarises the initiatives being considered and the impact these will have on our rates. One of these is looking at the introduction of bilingual council signage.  This will be a gradual phasing in of these as current signs need replacing and new signage is considered.  It is fantastic that the Maori Standing Committee have initiated this through their discussions with Council as it is so important to recognise our Maori heritage in the South Wairarapa.

The Consultation Document will be included in the Wairarapa News on the 28^th March.  Following this there will be the opportunity for everyone to come along and talk with Councillors and Community Board members. These are being held Martinborough on the 12^th April in the Council Chambers.  If you can’t make this then they are being held in Featherston on the 10^th or Greytown on the 11^th.  Your written comments need to be back to Council by the 4pm on the 20^th April 2018.

Pip, Jeppy and I are happy to discuss any matters relating to the South Wairarapa district – you only need to contact us.

Pip pip.maynard@swdc.govt.nz 021683638

Jeppy brian.jephson@swdc.govt.nz 0275026198

Pam pam.colenso@swdc.govt.nz 0274414892