Archive: Media Releases

Media release, 28 July 2026 South Wairarapa District Council has signed a contract with Filtec Limited for the delivery of upgrades at Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs).…

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South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Fran Wilde and Chief Executive Janice Smith welcomed 21 new citizens from India, South Africa, Mexico, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to the district…

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Work has commenced on the extension of the innovative EcoReef system at Whatarangi on Cape Palliser Road, as part of a wider programme to strengthen coastal resilience along this vulnerable stretch of coastline. A portion of…

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South Wairarapa District Council intends to adopt its 2026/27 Annual Plan on 25 June and confirm a 5.4% increase in total rates revenue for the financial year. Mayor Fran Wilde…

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Media advisory Featherston Community Board was humbled to receive 25 applications for grants totalling over $60,000 in its latest funding round this month.   “The impressive response of high quality and high volume of applications made funding decisions challenging, with many worthy projects exceeding available funds…

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South Wairarapa District Council has submitted a proposal to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to secure a long-term, sustainable funding solution to ensure the future of the highly vulnerable…

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Greytown and Martinborough Community Boards have put their funding where their communities most need it with their latest grants going to everything from age concern, animal welfare and an art trail to musical therapy, a junior rugby…

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Safety improvements are on the way for State Highway 53 in Martinborough. As part of its Safety Improvements programme, the New Zealand Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi will be making…

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