Survey re SWDC
- Posted on behalf
Re Featherston
Many people have worked hard for a long time focussing on positives and not engaging with the false narrative that Featherston is a town full of whingers and losers. And the town is coming back up- again- this is cycle we've been through before.
Now the incredibly positive development Marcus and Neil were planning has failed, due to the Council being both overly officious and inflexible on car parking and negligent in their due diligence on the land swap.
When something like this happens, how can we express our rightful anger and disappointment, without being labelled negative again?
I am so sad and angry about the continual failures that have led to Featherston's town centre being so empty and underdeveloped for years. I have lost my faith and feel like the system is broken and stacked against us. Protest is a legitimate democratic technique and I will wholeheartedly participate and lead.
BUT we still have to play by the rules too in order to be heard. To that end, PLEASE take some time today:
Submit to the Long Term Plan here.
www.swdc.govt.nz...
There are specific questions about how your rates will be spent. There is also a box where you can comment on anything you like. Go for it! Closes Monday.
Also please take this anonymous survey, and copy/paste/share this link widely throughout the district. Let's use their own performance measures to rate SWDC, and pass it back to them.
www.surveymonkey.com...
FRESH LOCALLY GROWN VEGETABLES - WAIRARAPA FARMERS MARKET JUDDS RD MASTERTON
Make sure you come along this weekend and purchase our Organic and Spray free vegetables from our Market Shop sourced weekly.
Find us at the Solway Showgrounds, under the grandstand, Judds Road Masterton 9am-1pm
This week we have:
Cherry Tomatoes
Tomatoes
Beetroot bunches
Rainbow Chard
Radicchio
Green Kale
Courgettes
Lettuce – Buttercrunch
Lettuce – Green frilly
Lettuce – Baby Cos
Pak Choi
Basil
Look forward to seeing you
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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37.9% I avoid spending money on coffee
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49.5% I still indulge at my local cafe
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12.6% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
SHOP LOCAL THIS WEEKEND - FARMERS MARKET SOLWAY SHOWGROUNDS JUDDS ROAD MASTERTON
Come along to our Farmers Market & Crafts held EVERY Saturday Rain or Shine
BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALONG FOR MORNING TEA AND COFFEE, AND HAVE A BROWSE AROUND OUR WONDERFUL MARKET
THIS WEEK:
Visit the Farmers’ Market this Saturday to see traditional Morris Dancing performed by the Local Scallyrags between 10 and 11 am.
Have a coffee from Machiatto Espresso with something delicious from Clareville Bakery, Rawan’s Kitchen or Bella’s Pork Buns. Stock up on Free Range eggs, Honey, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Organic and Spray- Free veggies from local growers.
Artisan creators will have plenty on offer including, wood turning, wooden toys, girl’s dresses, oven mitts, machine embroidered door stops and tea towels, cushions, hand-dyed knitting wool and much more.
It will be a great outing for the whole family at the beautiful Solway Showgrounds 9am -1pm every Saturday Rain or shine
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