Archive: Media Releases

Key milestone for Wairarapa Combined District Plan

This media release is a joint statement from South Wairarapa, Carterton and Masterton District Councils. A major milestone has been reached in the review of the Wairarapa Combined District Plan…

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Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw adopted

This media release is a joint statement from South Wairarapa, Carterton and Masterton District Councils. An updated Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw has now been adopted by all three Wairarapa district councils,…

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Catch rain while you still can!

Wairarapa’s three district councils are encouraging residents to take advantage of heavily subsidised rainwater collection tanks and collect rain before the inevitable summer dry spell and water restrictions. The 200…

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South Wairarapa’s new Sports and Recreation Service

The Council has appointed Kia Hākinakina Wairarapa as the provider of a new Sports and Recreation Service for the district. The announcement follows a robust and competitive selection process, which…

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Cape Palliser Paper Road Bylaw to allow pedestrian and cycling access

South Wairarapa District Council Strategy Working Committee today agreed on an amended Bylaw to restrict access to motorised vehicles but allow for walking and cycling access on the paper road…

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Media release Māori Ward candidate Profiles missing from candidate profile booklet

On Behalf of Electionz An error in the candidate profile booklet for the South Wairarapa District Council election has been identified, external Electoral Officer Warwick Lampp said today. The candidate…

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South Wairarapa District Council celebrates a golden – koura – opportunity this month

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week – turns 50 Te reo Māori shines brightly this month, which marks the golden – koura – anniversary of Te…

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Bright orange voting bins make voting easy in South Wairarapa

Voting bins have been rolled out across South Wairarapa today – ready and waiting for you to cast your vote. Voting is now officially open, with voting papers arriving in…

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South Wairarapa joins partnership to deliver future-focused water services

South Wairarapa has joined neighbours Carterton, Masterton and Tararua District Councils to deliver water services into the future in a partnership that reflects a shared understanding of the unique needs…

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Wairarapa and Tararua Councils agree Water Services Delivery Plan to submit to government

Joint media release for South Wairarapa, Carterton, Masterton and Tararua District Councils South Wairarapa, Tararua, Masterton and Carterton Councils have agreed to Water Services Delivery Plans for the future of…

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