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Ngahuia Wild Bird Rescue soars thanks to council grant and community generosity

POSTED ON: 12 September 2025 | IN: News

Spring began on a high-pitched note for Danielle Hill at Ngahuia Wild Bird Rescue, who received a box of fluffy ducklings – and two brand new aviaries. The aviaries were…

Media release Māori Ward candidate Profiles missing from candidate profile booklet

POSTED ON: 12 September 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

On Behalf of Electionz An error in the candidate profile booklet for the South Wairarapa District Council election has been identified, external Electoral Officer Warwick Lampp said today. The candidate…

South Wairarapa District Council celebrates a golden – koura – opportunity this month

POSTED ON: 10 September 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week – turns 50 Te reo Māori shines brightly this month, which marks the golden – koura – anniversary of Te…

Bright orange voting bins make voting easy in South Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 9 September 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Voting bins have been rolled out across South Wairarapa today – ready and waiting for you to cast your vote. Voting is now officially open, with voting papers arriving in…

Featherston’s new locally made benches

POSTED ON: 27 August 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

One of Featherston’s favourite picnic areas has new book-inspired bench seating, designed to pay homage to the town’s status as the first and only official Booktown in New Zealand. The…

Wairarapa and Tararua Councils agree Water Services Delivery Plan to submit to government

POSTED ON: 20 August 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Joint media release for South Wairarapa, Carterton, Masterton and Tararua District Councils South Wairarapa, Tararua, Masterton and Carterton Councils have agreed to Water Services Delivery Plans for the future of…

SWDC Speed Management Plan finalised for approval

POSTED ON: 20 August 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council today agreed the district’s Speed Management Plan (The Plan) to be submitted to the Director of Land Transport for approval. The Plan will bring into effect…

Paper Road Access Bylaw consultation closes

POSTED ON: 20 August 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Consultation has closed for South Wairarapa District Council’s Paper Road Access Bylaw. The consultation proposed a bylaw that would restrict public access to the paper road at the end of…

Martinborough wastewater pond looking its best in years

POSTED ON: 15 August 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

We’re happy to share that the desludging work at the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant (MWWTP) is now complete. Over the course of the project, 660 tonnes of sludge were removed…

South Wairarapa District Council welcomes DIA’s greater public transparency

POSTED ON: 12 August 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council is firmly committed to greater transparency with the community and welcomes new performance metrics made available to the public by the Department of Internal Affairs this…