Archive: Media Releases

Council backs rural community with funding from Sports NZ 

Media advisory  27 November 2025  They’re young, energetic and remote and nearly 300 children in our rural communities are now a step closer to their sports training and events, thanks…

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SWDC receives green light for Featherston wastewater improvements

South Wairarapa District Council has received a ten-year resource consent for its proposed work at the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant. The work is part of a broader strategy to transition…

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Joint media release – Wairarapa Tararua Water Services Delivery Plans approved

The four Wairarapa Tararua Councils – Masterton, Carterton, Tararua and South Wairarapa – have had their Water Services Delivery Plans approved by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). These plans…

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South Wairarapa District Council welcomes in new Mayor, Councillors and Community Board members

South Wairarapa District Council ushered in a new chapter this week when Mayor Fran Wilde, Councillors and Community Board members were sworn in at ANZAC Hall in Featherston. The ceremony…

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Funding Workshop aims to build community confidence and capability

If you have ever wondered how to find funding opportunities to bring a community project to life, or build a sustainable funding model for your organisation, here’s a chance to…

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South Wairarapa’s new Youth Council gives voice and seat at table to rangatahi

South Wairarapa District Council is calling young people (rangatahi) aged 12 to 24 to have a voice and a seat at the table to help shape the future of their…

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Media release – Wheels in motion for early opening of Te Papa Ora o Mōroa

South Wairarapa’s wheels park — officially named Te Papa Ora o Mōroa — is to open two months ahead of schedule on Monday 20 October and locals are invited to…

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Annual Report highlights Council’s commitment to progress for the community

South Wairarapa District Council is pleased to present its Annual Report for the financial year from 1July 2024 to 30 June 2025. The finalised 2024/25 Annual Report will be available…

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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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