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Greytown Community Board by-election opens for nominations

POSTED ON: 25 November 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

Interested in advocating for Greytown’s interests for the next three years? Enjoy working with great people and great ideas? Then please read on… A by-election is being held to fill…

Booklovers get a walk in the park

POSTED ON: 16 November 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

Ever been lost in a good book? The Martinborough StoryWalk® might just be the place for you. StoryWalk® is a popular concept overseas which aims to combine physical exercise, nature…

Recycling for soft plastics and batteries

POSTED ON: 1 November 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

The Council is trialing soft plastic packaging and battery recycling in collaboration with The Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme, Ā Mua, Upcycle and Earthcare Environmental. Council soft plastics collection bins are…

First meeting of the new South Wairarapa District Council

POSTED ON: 27 October 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

MEDIA STATEMENT 26 October 2022 First meeting of the new South Wairarapa District Council Today the South Wairarapa District Council was welcomed onto the historic Pāpāwai Marae in Greytown for…

Release of 2021 DRAFT Paper on Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant Options

POSTED ON: 18 October 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

18 October 2022 As advised recently by the Chief Ombudsman, we are today releasing a draft document on Featherston’s wastewater treatment plant options that Wellington Water provided Council staff in…

Closure: Tauherenikau Suspension Bridge

POSTED ON: 10 October 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

The new Tauherenikau suspension bridge is being temporarily closed to allow some stabilisation work to begin. The bridge’s official opening was to be in September but this was put on…

South Wairarapa District Council Preliminary Results

POSTED ON: 10 October 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates, Other

2022 Triennial Elections The preliminary result for the South Wairarapa District Council elections held on Saturday 8th October is now available. Mayor Martin Connelly Councillors Featherston Ward: Melissa, Sadler-Futter, Colin…

South Wairarapa District Council Progress Results

POSTED ON: 8 October 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

2022 Triennial Elections The progress results for South Wairarapa District Council election held on Saturday 8th October 2022 is now available. Use this link to see the full progress results.…

Welcoming our new Principal Advisor, Māori (Pou Māori)

POSTED ON: 7 October 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

A mihi whakatau (welcome) was held at the Martinborough Town Hall on 6 October for Leanne Karauna, South Wairarapa District Council’s new Principal Advisor – Māori – Pou Māori. Leanne…

Booktown goes global

POSTED ON: 30 September 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

We congratulate Featherston Booktown which has won hosting rights for the International Organisation of Booktowns (IOB) global conference in 2024. Delegates from the IOB’s 21 member Booktowns are expected to…