Archive: Media Releases

Nourishing body, mind and environment are top priorities in South Wairarapa District Council’s annual Community and Youth Grant funds, which were distributed this month to foodbanks, family oriented projects and…

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South Wairarapa District Council is on a mission to empower the community in times of emergency and has forged a close connection with Hau Ariki Marae to strengthen its support…

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Budding young actors, film makers and musicians in the South Wairarapa received a boost fromCreative NZ this month with three grants awarded after being assessed by an independent panel ofarts…

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Hundreds of sports fans will soon be enjoying new facilities at the freshly constructed Greytown Pavilion at Soldiers Memorial Park, which will cater for growth in the district’s sports community…

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Summer is coming and so are three new staff and longer hours at the Wairarapa Library Service (WLS).   Libraries in Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough will open for longer hours…

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9 September 2024 South Wairarapa District Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on site and funding options to upgrade Greytown’s ageing water treatment facilities to ensure a resilient…

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South Wairarapa District councillors have voted unanimously to reaffirm their decision to create a Māori ward for the local elections in 2025. The decision to create a Māori ward for the…

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Martinborough Community Board was awarded the Partnering with Councils Award at this year’s Local Government New Zealand’s annual conference last week in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington.  The award is for the…

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