Sue Teodoro

Wellington

Local Democracy Reporter at Wairarapa Times-Age

Reporter at Wairarapa Times-Age

Unnamed low-level freelance journalist and post-blue-tick peasant.

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Articles

Spilling the good oil, when pressed

Apr 26, 2024 | times-age.co.nz | Sue Teodoro

An unlikely headline grabber, the humble olive has been garnering attention recently for all the wrong reasons. Rising prices internationally followed an almost unprecedented slump in production in some of the world’s biggest olive oil-producing nations. The shortage has been blamed on everything from drought to climate change.
Hospital and staff under ongoing pressure

Apr 26, 2024 | times-age.co.nz | Sue Teodoro

A Wairarapa Hospital clinical leader says resourcing pressures meant the emergency department [ED] “effectively closed” for a time earlier this week, although a Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand [HNZ] spokesperson has assured the Times-Age that patient care is a top priority for the organisation. Norman Gray, the clinical head of Wairarapa Hospital ED, said while the doors of the ED had remained open earlier this week, there were no beds in the hospital for patients from the ED to be admitted to.
Crash numbers record drop

Apr 25, 2024 | times-age.co.nz | Sue Teodoro

The number of recorded crashes so far this year on SH2 in Wairarapa is low, but data could be incomplete. Data obtained from NZTA Waka Kotahi by the Times-Age show one minor crash on SH2 between Featherston and Masterton in the transport agency’s system between January 1 and March 31 this year. The number reflects the information in its database as of April 17. A NZTA spokesperson said some incidents might not have been entered into the system yet.
Celebration marks road’s reopening

Apr 24, 2024 | times-age.co.nz | Sue Teodoro

South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] has celebrated the reopening of Hinekura Rd with residents. The event, which followed the road reopening after many months, was held at Hinakura Hall last week and was attended by SWDC representatives and residents, with an informal ceremony followed by a barbecue hosted by the East Coast Rural Support Trust.
Big boost from tourist numbers

Apr 23, 2024 | times-age.co.nz | Sue Teodoro

In a welcome boost to the local economy, visitor numbers for February are well up on the same period last year. Recent figures provided by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment show visitor numbers for the month were almost 10 per cent higher than in February 2023. Regional tourist organisation Destination Wairarapa confirmed the recent data shows guest nights were up 9.9 per cent in February compared to the same month last year.
Liquidator files report on Cactus

Apr 23, 2024 | times-age.co.nz | Sue Teodoro

The first liquidation report of a company linked to Wairarapa events shows it folded with debts initially estimated at more than $300,000. Cactus Events and Sponsorship Ltd was put into voluntary liquidation last week, with Paul Vlasic of Auckland-based firm Rodgers Reidy appointed liquidator. The company traded as Cactus Events and was linked to local events, including Wings over Wairarapa.
Gearing up for an Anzac Day cuppa

Apr 23, 2024 | times-age.co.nz | Sue Teodoro

The movers and shakers behind the legendary morning tea offered every year at the Tīnui Anzac commemorations have been revealed and shared the secrets of their success. Margery Schofield, Shirley Schofield and about 10 other volunteers from the Tīnui community will be up before dawn tomorrow making sandwiches and setting up the hall ready to serve a delicious morning tea after the ceremony.
Addressing rural health workforce challenges

Apr 22, 2024 | times-age.co.nz | Sue Teodoro

An international expert in attracting and retaining healthcare workers in rural areas is working with locals to address the issue here. About 50 people from across the region attended a recent meeting in Masterton at which Dr Cath Cosgrave shared her research findings, and discussed how her work could apply to local workforce development.
Greater Wellington joins water reform committee

Apr 17, 2024 | times-age.co.nz | Sue Teodoro

Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC] is joining councils across Wellington and Wairarapa in an advisory oversight group looking at joint water service delivery reform. The advisory group comprises representatives from 10 councils across the Wellington region. GWRC has chosen council chair Daran Ponter to represent it on the group, with councillor Ros Connelly as the alternate representative.
Iconic event group folds

Apr 17, 2024 | times-age.co.nz | Sue Teodoro

A big player in the region’s events sector has folded. Cactus Events, which has been involved in the management of iconic Wairarapa gatherings including Wings Over Wairarapa and the Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival, went into liquidation earlier this week. Paul Vlasic of Auckland-based Rodgers Reidy Ltd has been appointed liquidator. The firm specialises in insolvency, restructuring and forensic accounting and has Australian and international offices.