Archive: Media Releases

Health and safety hazards to be addressed at Council’s Martinborough office accommodation  

South Wairarapa District Council’s main office building in Martinborough is scheduled to have urgent works to remediate longstanding health and safety issues affecting the site and the wellbeing of both…

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Three councils collaborate for community to find funds

Collaboration was the name of the game for the three Wairarapa district councils when they opened their doors to their respective communities in May to provide guidance on how to…

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South coast communities stronger thanks to new emergency containers

Two remote communities on South Wairarapa’s south coast have been strengthened thanks to new emergency preparedness containers gifted from the Wairarapa Recovery Office on Saturday 7 June. The communities at…

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New Grab & Go Bags gifted to strengthen kuia, kaumātua and older people 

Grab & Go Bags gained a high profile this month with 50 new emergency grab bags given to older members of the community as a collective initiative of South Wairarapa,…

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Submissions open for SWDC proposed Speed Management Plan

Submissions open today on South Wairarapa District Council’s proposed Speed Management Plan (the Plan). The Plan proposes permanent speed reductions on a number of local roads across the district, with…

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South Wairarapa District Council boosts its sign language

South Wairarapa District Council is boosting the visibility of its amenities and beautiful public spaces with informative new signs across the district. “The new signs are a district wide initiative…

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Mayor thanks volunteers, who are “worth their weight in gold”

South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Martin Connelly says volunteers are the lifeblood of our community and he will thank them at a morning tea called We Thank You – E…

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“Community and council need to hold illegal dumpers to account” 

It looks bad, smells bad, is toxic to the environment and is illegal but, worst of all, it’s on the rise. Illegal rubbish dumping appears to be growing in South…

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Pain Estate Fund open for community applications

The Pain Estate Fund is open for applications from the community. This fund is administered by South Wairarapa District Council. Grants are assessed and approved by the Martinborough Community Board,…

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Moo-ving Day is coming our way on 1 June

The first day of June is a big deal in our community because it’s Mooving Day. This means farmers relocate animals, typically from one farm to another, for the start…

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