Archive: Media Releases

Need help to find funds? Pop into our pop ups

Free fund finding events are popping up in three locations in the South Wairarapa this week and next to help the community learn how to get started with the new…

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New citizens welcomed to Aotearoa by South Wairarapa

South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Martin Connelly and Chief Executive Officer Janice Smith welcomed 17 new citizens to Aotearoa New Zealand on Thursday 15 August at the Waihinga Centre in…

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Free Fund Finder launches for the South Wairarapa Community

Do you need funds and help to find them? If so, help is at hand thanks to the powerful new free Fund Finder, which launched online this monthon the South…

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Do you love art and want to see it grow in South Wairarapa?

Calling art lovers to join a panel to distribute funding for local arts (Ngā putea mo ngā toi o te haukainga) to young, upcoming and experienced artists in the South…

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South Wairarapa District Council opens consultation on Representation Review

South Wairarapa District Council has opened consultation on its Representation Review and welcomes the South Wairarapa community to have their say to ensure they are represented at Council fairly and…

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Historic Greytown sporting ground secured for community for 99 years

The historic Greytown Rugby Club grounds have been secured for 99 years for community use and renamed as Greytown Lands Trust Park, thanks to a watershed agreement between Greytown Lands…

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Council humbled to give community $160,000 of new wellbeing funds

A large pool of money has been given to five South Wairarapa groups this month to enable them to create a safer, happier and healthier community with $160,000 from South…

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Calling all rangatahi and the community to apply for $120,000 of funds

Do you need help to turn your dreams into reality? If so, South Wairarapa District Council wants to hear from you to find out if you qualify for a portion…

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South Wairarapa District Council seeking feedback on Remission of Rates policy

South Wairarapa District Council is seeking feedback on the remission of Uniform Annual General Charge and Uniform Targeted Rates in certain circumstances. To allow rate relief where it is considered…

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Pause on new applications to connect to Greytown’s wastewater treatment plant 

MEDIA STATEMENT 18 July 2024  A recent technical assessment by Wellington Water Limited (WWL) of Greytown’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) has recommended an immediate stop to approving all new connection applications…

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