Archive: Media Releases

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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South Wairarapa District Council today agreed the district’s Speed Management Plan (The Plan) to be submitted to the Director of Land Transport for approval. The Plan will bring into effect…

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Consultation has closed for South Wairarapa District Council’s Paper Road Access Bylaw. The consultation proposed a bylaw that would restrict public access to the paper road at the end of…

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South Wairarapa District Council is firmly committed to greater transparency with the community and welcomes new performance metrics made available to the public by the Department of Internal Affairs this…

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Nominations for South Wairarapa’s candidates for this year’s local elections closed at 12 midday today (1 August 2025). 33 nominations have been received to be elected a member for South…

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South Wairarapa District Council officially welcomed 11 new citizens and gained significant cultural enrichment at a Citizenship Ceremony (He Whakatau I Nga Kirirarau) at the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough on…

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South Wairarapa District Council has put their support behind the call for urgent support from central Government towards water infrastructure reform, as made by Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Alex Walker.…

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Consultation for South Wairarapa District Council’s Paper Road Access Bylaw 2025 is now open.  Beyond the Cape Palliser Lighthouse is an unformed paper road. This stretch of coastline crosses both…

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