Archive: Media Releases

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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South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to invite sports minded groups and individuals to put their best foot forward with an Expression of Interest to spearhead transformational change in people’s…

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South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) is humbled to have worked closely with Wellington Free Ambulance to install new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout 2025 and 2024, which strengthens communities across…

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South Wairarapa District Council’s Community Operations Team is excited to announce a start date for phase one for the construction of Greytown Wheels Park of late July. The Wheels Park…

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