Archive: Media Releases

A mihi whakatau (welcome) was held at the Martinborough Town Hall on 6 October for Leanne Karauna, South Wairarapa District Council’s new Principal Advisor – Māori – Pou Māori. Leanne…

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We congratulate Featherston Booktown which has won hosting rights for the International Organisation of Booktowns (IOB) global conference in 2024. Delegates from the IOB’s 21 member Booktowns are expected to…

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Featherston residents have indicated that they are open to smaller sections and denser housing provided it is done well, so more people can access affordable housing that meets their needs.…

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Following an engagement period with South Wairarapa residents and ratepayers in May 2022 (and after assessing the feedback), the initial design of the Greytown Wheels Park was approved and has…

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18 August 2022 MetService has issued an Orange heavy rain warning for the Tararua Ranges. It is forecasting 120 to 180 mm of rain from 12pm Thursday to 3pm Friday.…

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17 August 2022 South Wairarapa District Council has launched a new service which will make life easier for those visiting our cemeteries. PlotBox is a cemetery management system used by…

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10 August 2022 At today’s Council meeting, the South Wairarapa District Council agreed to allow extra funding for a new dog pound. “This has been a contentious issue – many…

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29 July 2022 The Chief Executive of South Wairarapa District Council, Harry Wilson, has today released his Pre-election Report for this year’s Local Government Election. This is required under section…

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25 July 2022 This week the South Wairarapa District Council is launching the informal consultation stage of the Featherston Masterplan proposal. Council’s planners have already talked to multiple community groups…

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