Archive: Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council Mayor to take leave of absence

At an extraordinary Council meeting held today, 28 February, Council approved a request from Mayor Martin Connelly for a two-month leave of absence, effective 4 March, to allow him to…

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South Wairarapa District Council opts for Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024/25

South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) has deferred the adoption of the 2024-34 Long-term Plan (LTP) and will instead produce an Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024/25, with Council receiving the recommendation…

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South Wairarapa District Council votes to establish Māori ward 

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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Start date for new SWDC Chief Executive

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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Consultation closes on Rating Policies Review

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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Announcement of Chief Executive Appointment

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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Cycle track to Featherston gains official status 

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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South Wairarapa District Council grants $74,494 to community

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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Workshop leads the 2024-34 Long-term Planning

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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Future for Local Governance update from South Wairarapa District Councillors

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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