Archive: Media Releases

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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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