The Wairarapa is a step closer to its' first regional park!

After decades of work, the Wairarapa is one step closer to getting its first regional park. Greater Wellington Regional Council says the public will have access to Hiwinui Forest Park in the autumn. Hiwinui will connect with the much bigger Aorangi Forest Park to create a large area for recreation. Its opening will fulfil a long-held community ambition of late councillor Adrienne Staples who died earlier this year. Greater Wellington Wairarapa councillor John Hart succeeded Adrienne at the council and is with Susana.