Archive: News

Your South Wairarapa summer, sorted!

We all know our district is abundant with amazing landscapes and awesome activities. Check out this handy guide of things to do in South Wairarapa. Get rolling at Papa Ora…

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South Wairarapa, Wrapped! Your favourite stories of 2025

As the year ends, we’ve reflected on the stories that got the biggest reactions from our community. Here’s 10 top performers from across our website and social media channels, in…

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Martinborough’s building consents to get moving again

South Wairarapa District Council is preparing to restart consenting processes in Martinborough after a pause of more than two years caused by capacity issues at the local wastewater treatment plant.…

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Recycle your old mobile phones at South Wairarapa Libraries

Did you know you can drop off your old mobile phones at our libraries so they can be recycled? New mobile phone recycling boxes have just been delivered to all…

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South Wairarapa’s steady progress towards improved water supply resilience

The cost of drinking water supply and planning for future needs has been a topic of discussion for many communities across the country. With limited storage supply and seasonal increases…

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Council meeting highlights: Economic Growth Fund given greenlight

Council meetings are where elected members make decisions on things that matter to our community and shape the district’s future – like budgets, policies, projects, and other local priorities.   …

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South Wairarapa District Council finalises new committees  

South Wairarapa District Council has approved its new committee Terms of Reference for the 2025-28 triennium following  the Council meeting on Thursday11 December. Please refer to an earlier notice about…

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Council to introduce Economic Development Fund to drive economic growth

South Wairarapa District Council has adopted its new Community Grants and Funding Policy to ensure consistent process and well-informed decisions that best support the South Wairarapa community. To better align…

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Where does our recycling go?

Recycling is more than just sorting the cans from the glass, and the cardboard from the plastics. It’s about making sure the recyclable materials we collect can actually be reused.…

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Holiday hours and services for summer 2025-26

Our Council offices and libraries will close at 12 noon on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and reopen on Wednesday 7 January 2026. If you need to contact us over this…

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