Archive: Media Releases

This first meeting of the Māori Standing Committee (MSC) was held on 31 January where some significant moments were recognised and celebrated. At the meeting held on Tuesday, Mayor Connelly…

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South Wairarapa District Council congratulates the Wairarapa Dark Sky Association (Association) on achieving international dark sky reserve status over South Wairarapa and Carterton. The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has…

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Update: Inland Revenue has recently set-up an emergency helpline for anyone affected by Cyclone Hale (for example if you have missed payments or filing dates or are struggling to deal…

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UPDATE: 15 March 2023 Audit NZ has confirmed that they will be aiming to complete all outstanding audits and audit opinions by 31 March 2023 for all councils experiencing delays…

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A very special artwork has been unveiled at the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough this morning (7 December 2022). The three-dimensional piece by Masterton sculptor Sam Ludden and weaver Violet Edwards-Hina was officially gifted to the centre by the Waihinga Charitable Trust.  The work was blessed this morning with…

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An eager group of residents gathered at the ANZAC Hall on Friday, 2 December to witness eight of our South Wairarapa residents give their oath or affirmation (as chosen by…

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South Wairarapa District Council supports the work being done this summer by Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) to map the district’s aquifers. From late January, a helicopter with special mapping…

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