Archive: Media Releases

In a historic vote at today’s Council meeting, South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) passed a resolution to establish a Māori Ward for the district.     The move follows the recommendation of…

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Following on from the announcement of South Wairarapa District Councils new CE, we are delighted to share that Janice Smith will be joining us from Monday 13 November 2023. Media contact:Cr Kaye…

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South Wairarapa District Councils Rating Policies Review consultation has now closed. The proposal asked for feedback on a group of our financial policies as required under Section 102 of the…

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Mayor Martin Connelly said “The South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Janice Smith to the position of Chief Executive. Mrs Smith is currently Group…

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A 10km section of the Remutaka Cycle Trail taking cyclists directly into Featherston from Cross Creek, is now officially part of the Great Rides network.  The Remutaka Cycle Trail is…

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The South Wairarapa District Council Finance Committee has allocated a portion of the 2023-24 Community & Youth Grant Fund to a variety of organisations from across South Wairarapa. Council’s policy…

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Councillors and Council staff participated in several hours of discussion today, ably led by Councillor Rebecca Gray on the outcomes the South Wairarapa community needs now and in the future.…

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There has been recent media attention given to discussions about the future of governance in the Wairarapa. The South Wairarapa District Councillors wish to provide an update. The working group…

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A few residents have informed us that they have been told by persons unknown that there is an E-coli issue with Martinborough’s drinking water. South Wairarapa District Council wishes to…

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