Archive: Media Releases

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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Catch rain while you still can!

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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South Wairarapa’s new Sports and Recreation Service

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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Cape Palliser Paper Road Bylaw to allow pedestrian and cycling access

South Wairarapa District Council Strategy Working Committee today agreed on an amended Bylaw to restrict access to motorised vehicles but allow for walking and cycling access on the paper road…

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Media release Māori Ward candidate Profiles missing from candidate profile booklet

On Behalf of Electionz An error in the candidate profile booklet for the South Wairarapa District Council election has been identified, external Electoral Officer Warwick Lampp said today. The candidate…

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South Wairarapa District Council celebrates a golden – koura – opportunity this month

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week – turns 50 Te reo Māori shines brightly this month, which marks the golden – koura – anniversary of Te…

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