Archive: Media Releases

Council celebrates volunteers’ vital role in community

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…

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Martinborough Square lights up

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…

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Recreation trail users enjoy safe new path on Underhill Road

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…

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Greytown Old Library lease awarded to local artisans

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…

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Clear water meters for June

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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ABCs of Moo-ving Day for farmers

Moving Day heralds the start of the dairy season each year on 1 June (King’s Birthday) and South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) asks farmers to follow guidance when relocating animals…

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Council congratulates 16 new citizens at ceremony

South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Martin Connelly welcomed 16 new citizens to the district on Thursday 9 May at a ceremony during which he paid homage to mana whenua, the…

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Enhanced Annual Plan consultation closes with 131 submissions

South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) closed its month long 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan consultation on Sunday 5 May with a flurry of submissions over the weekend, the final number reaching…

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Have your say on council decisions by Sunday 5 May

South Wairarapa District Council encourages all communities in its district to voice their feedback by Sunday 5 May about three decisions that the council has to make as part of…

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South Wairarapa community benefits from grants of $32,000   

South Wairarapa District Council voted today to support its youth and treasure its heritage with community grants of $32,200 being awarded by the council’s Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee.  This…

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