Archive: Media Releases

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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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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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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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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A few residents have informed us that they have been told by persons unknown that there is an E-coli issue with Martinborough’s drinking water. South Wairarapa District Council wishes to…

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South Wairarapa community feedback on the new library hours was tabled at the Infrastructure and Community Services meeting of 25 July. Elected members agreed that the new library hours did…

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A piece of road, known as the Gluepot to locals, along the Te Awaiti Road has been causing much grief to road users and residents over the years. It is…

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Ever wondered what Martinborough’s Emergency Response Plans are? Ever thought you’d like to help your community in an emergency? Want to make sure vulnerable groups and individuals are not forgotten…

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Wellington region’s councils are consulting on the Draft Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) 2023–2029 to transform how we deal with waste and foster a sustainable future. This…

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