Archive: Media Releases

Space for everyone as libraries open for longer hours and more days

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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Council asks for feedback on site options for Greytown water treatment plant upgrade

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 Council celebrates Māori Language Week 

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, 14 to 21 Hepetema (September) 2024   Māori Language Week is fast approaching and South Wairarapa District Council is actively involved with Māori language…

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South Wairarapa District Council reaffirms its commitment to a Māori ward

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 awarded by Local Government NZ

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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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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