Archive: Media Releases

5 March 2022 Parks Week (March 5-13) is all about celebrating the vital role green spaces play in our communities, says Sandra Burles, Wairarapa Walking and Cycling Coordinator. The celebration…

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4 March 2022 The Council has concluded processing an application by PJ Warren to undertake extraction, storage and processing of gravel on Underhill Road, Featherston. This follows the granting of…

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25 February 2022 Dignitaries from Japan and Australia underlined the importance of the ties between their countries and New Zealand at a ceremony near Featherston today. Japan’s Ambassador Mr Koichi…

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22 February 2022 With summer in full swing, this is an opportune time to remind property owners of the rules and responsibilities of owning a swimming pool and restricting access…

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15 February 2022 South Wairarapa District Council’s 2020/2021 Annual Report is a chance to look back on how the Council has performed financially, a review of significant events and projects,…

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South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen has confirmed that one or more positive cases of Covid-19 have been detected at Martinborough School. These will be reported in tomorrow’s national count. The…

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17 December 2021 The South Wairarapa District Council has adopted a new Code of Conduct which provides guidance on how Councillors should behave while in office. It is based on…

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17 December 2021 During June and July 2021, over 750 people participated in the residents’ perception survey of the Council’s service levels, a 25% response rate. This was significantly more…

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9 December 2021 Fast-growing South Wairarapa now has a road map for the next 30 years of its growth phase. After nearly 18 months of consultation and research, the South…

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