Archive: Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council has neared completion of an essential water supply resilience project for the Featherston community. The Tauwharenīkau River watermain pipe replacement, which is the single supply of…

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A resource consent has been approved by Greater Wellington Regional Council to allow South Wairarapa District Council to proceed with its plan to extend the EcoReef sites at Cape Palliser.…

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South Wairarapa’s storms in February have been classified as a Medium-Scale Adverse Event by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and the Council is working closely with the Wairarapa Rural Support Trust (Wairarapa RST) to advocate for those experiencing ongoing…

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Three signature events and a mix of grassroots and up-and-coming initiatives will benefit from South Wairarapa District Council’s new Economic Development Fund. Featherston Booktown, New Zealand Festival of Christmas (based…

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South Wairarapa District Council is rolling out the next phase of its district-wide speed changes over the next week in Martinborough. The Council’s Speed Management Plan addresses areas with a…

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If you live in a rural or coastal area and would like to strengthen your community now and into the future, the Council is calling for passionate people to join…

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