Emily Ireland is a journalist based in Masterton, New Zealand. She writes for the Wairarapa Times-Age, covering local news and events in the area. Her articles focus on a range of topics, including council decisions, community issues, sports, and healthcare. Emily's work has also been featured in Stuff, a popular news website in New Zealand.
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Emily Ireland About $1.6 million in unpaid rates was outstanding at the end of September in Masterton. This was 18% more than at the same time last year.
An estimated 762 million litres of treated but “undisinfected” wastewater is estimated to have leaked into a Greytown stream since 2019.
Emily Ireland Staff of the Masterton and South Wairarapa councils say both should opt out of a proposed Wellington regional water services model.
Councillors voted unanimously on Wednesday to exit Wellington and focus its energies on developing a Wairarapa water model to consult on alongside a status quo option early next year.
Despite fears it could be at the bottom of Wellington's priorities, Masterton District Council still wants to consult on the regional water services option.
He said despite references to the Wellington option being cheaper, it wouldn't be until 2070 that this could be the case.
A petition to keep the next rates rise capped at 3 percent, was presented at Wednesday's South Wairarapa District Council meeting. Photo: LDR / Supplied
Emily Ireland South Wairarapa District Council is the first in the region to adopt its annual report for the 2023-24 year.
Wairarapa's vulnerability to being cut off from Wellington has raised concerns for the region's tourism operator.
Emily Ireland The Masterton District Council is seeking feedback on a move to curb excessive water use.
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