Archive: Media Releases

A very special artwork has been unveiled at the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough this morning (7 December 2022). The three-dimensional piece by Masterton sculptor Sam Ludden and weaver Violet Edwards-Hina was officially gifted to the centre by the Waihinga Charitable Trust.  The work was blessed this morning with…

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An eager group of residents gathered at the ANZAC Hall on Friday, 2 December to witness eight of our South Wairarapa residents give their oath or affirmation (as chosen by…

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South Wairarapa District Council supports the work being done this summer by Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) to map the district’s aquifers. From late January, a helicopter with special mapping…

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Interested in advocating for Greytown’s interests for the next three years? Enjoy working with great people and great ideas? Then please read on… A by-election is being held to fill…

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Ever been lost in a good book? The Martinborough StoryWalk® might just be the place for you. StoryWalk® is a popular concept overseas which aims to combine physical exercise, nature…

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The Council is trialing soft plastic packaging and battery recycling in collaboration with The Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme, Ā Mua, Upcycle and Earthcare Environmental. Council soft plastics collection bins are…

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MEDIA STATEMENT 26 October 2022 First meeting of the new South Wairarapa District Council Today the South Wairarapa District Council was welcomed onto the historic Pāpāwai Marae in Greytown for…

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The new Tauherenikau suspension bridge is being temporarily closed to allow some stabilisation work to begin. The bridge’s official opening was to be in September but this was put on…

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