Archive: Media Releases

It has been a long and winding road for residents in Hinekura over the past 18 months since their road was washed out by a devastating slip in a rain…

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South Wairarapa District Council invites the community to have their say this month as part of the 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan (Enhanced AP) consultation, which is open until 5 May.   …

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On Wednesday 27 March, South Wairarapa District Council adopted the consultation document for the 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan (Enhanced AP). This follows Council’s deferral of the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan (LTP)…

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At an extraordinary Council meeting held today, 28 February, Council approved a request from Mayor Martin Connelly for a two-month leave of absence, effective 4 March, to allow him to…

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In a historic vote at today’s Council meeting, South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) passed a resolution to establish a Māori Ward for the district.     The move follows the recommendation of…

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Following on from the announcement of South Wairarapa District Councils new CE, we are delighted to share that Janice Smith will be joining us from Monday 13 November 2023. Media contact:Cr Kaye…

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South Wairarapa District Councils Rating Policies Review consultation has now closed. The proposal asked for feedback on a group of our financial policies as required under Section 102 of the…

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Mayor Martin Connelly said “The South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Janice Smith to the position of Chief Executive. Mrs Smith is currently Group…

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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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