Archive: News

Avian influenza 

High Pathogen Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a severe strain of bird flu that poses risks to native birds (taonga species), poultry, and potentially human health. While not currently detected in…

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Wairarapa Councils adopt Local Alcohol Policy

The Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils have adopted the revised Wairarapa Local Alcohol Policy Kaupapa Here Waipiro ā-Rohe o Wairarapa (LAP), designed to promote the safe and responsible…

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Holiday hours and services 2024-25

Council offices will close at 12.30pm and libraries at 4pm this Friday 20 December, 2024. They will reopen on Monday 6 January, 2025. If you or anyone you know needs…

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South Wairarapa District Council launches future of sports survey

South Wairarapa District Council has launched a sports survey this week to shine a light on what residents want the future of sports and recreation to look like.The Future of…

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South Wairarapa District Council workshop paves way to work with community

South Wairarapa District Council is excited to have engaged with an invited representative group from the community in an open and frank conversation at a half day workshop with a…

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Cricket by Christmas for Martinborough’s Coronation Park

South Wairarapa cricket enthusiasts will soon have a new artificial pitch and nets at Martinborough’s Coronation Park. Space restrictions at the current pitch located at Martinborough School and wet weather disruptions are…

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Property available for rent – Murphy’s Line, Featherston

Renovated rural 3-bedroom house only 5 minutes to Featherston township available for rent. Click on this link to view the property listing and to arrange a viewing

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Wairarapa gears up community for crisis events

The first ever Wairarapa Emergency Management Annual Assessment in October this year reveals that residents living in the region are more prepared than ever for an unexpected crisis. “After Cyclone…

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South Wairarapa District Council adopts 2023-24 Annual Report

South Wairarapa District Council has adopted its 2023-24 Annual Report, slightly later than the statutory deadline of 31 October. The adoption was delayed due to unforeseen resourcing limitations and increased…

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Community presents rates petition to Council

At today’s South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) meeting, the Council heard from the owner of the ‘Cap Rates for South Wairarapa: Cap 2025/26 Rate Increase at 3%’ petition, and the…

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