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Council takes steps to stop illegal rubbish dumping on coast

POSTED ON: 17 July 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council is working to prevent illegal rubbish dumping on the south coast, which is causing environmental damage to water quality and marine life. Council staff believe that…

New funds strengthen Hau Ariki Marae as community centre in emergencies

POSTED ON: 15 July 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

It’s official. Hau Ariki Marae’s ability to be an Emergency Assistance Centre to the community during crisis events has been strengthened thanks to gaining funds for solar power from central…

Applications open to new $500,000 wellbeing fund

POSTED ON: 8 July 2024 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council is putting the capital C in Community with a new Wellbeing Fund of $500,000 available now for individuals and groups to build wellbeing initiatives that benefit…

Council puts best foot forward for pedestrian safety

POSTED ON: 5 July 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council is brightening the way for walkers with the installation of new lights at the 16 pedestrian crossings across the district. The work will standardise lighting at…

South Wairarapa District Council adopts Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024-25

POSTED ON: 26 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Wednesday 26 June 2024 Today South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) adopted its 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan (Enhanced AP) with a unanimous vote. The Enhanced AP sets out the budget, including…

Council celebrates volunteers’ vital role in community

POSTED ON: 25 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Volunteers flocked to the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough this morning for the South Wairarapa District Council’s Big Shout Out to volunteers in the community. “Volunteers play a critical role…

Martinborough Square lights up

POSTED ON: 24 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

If Martinborough Square looks lighter and brighter at night, it’s all thanks to the repair of the 17 inground uplights which have been replaced with new fittings and are now…

Recreation trail users enjoy safe new path on Underhill Road

POSTED ON: 14 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and stages can now enjoy a more comfortable and safe stretch of trail along Underhill Road in Featherston. The new purpose built…

Greytown Old Library lease awarded to local artisans

POSTED ON: 13 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

At the 5 June South Wairarapa District Council Strategy Working Committee (SWC) meeting, the lease of Greytown’s Old Library was awarded to Te Hupenui/Greytown Artists Incorporated (Te Hupenui) following Expressions…

Clear water meters for June

POSTED ON: 23 May 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Water meters in the South Wairarapa will be read throughout the month of June by volunteers of the South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC), which asks all residents to ensure their…

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