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South Wairarapa’s new Youth Council gives voice and seat at table to rangatahi

POSTED ON: 22 October 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council is calling young people (rangatahi) aged 12 to 24 to have a voice and a seat at the table to help shape the future of their…

Public Notice: Declaration of result for South Wairarapa District Council

POSTED ON: 16 October 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

The final result for the South Wairarapa District Council elections held on Saturday 11th October is as follows. Mayoralty | Votes Received WILDE, Fran (Independent) – 3,381 HAWKINS, Leah –…

Media release – Wheels in motion for early opening of Te Papa Ora o Mōroa

POSTED ON: 15 October 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa’s wheels park — officially named Te Papa Ora o Mōroa — is to open two months ahead of schedule on Monday 20 October and locals are invited to…

Election 2025: Preliminary results for South Wairarapa District Council

POSTED ON: 13 October 2025 | IN: News

The preliminary result for the South Wairarapa District Council elections held on Saturday 11th October is as follows. Mayoralty | Votes Received WILDE, Fran (Independent) – 3,282 HAWKINS, Leah –…

Election 2025: Progress results for South Wairarapa District Council

POSTED ON: 11 October 2025 | IN: News

The progress result for the South Wairarapa District Council elections held on Saturday 11 October have been released. This result is based upon the counting of approximately 85% of the…

Annual Report highlights Council’s commitment to progress for the community

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

South Wairarapa District Council is pleased to present its Annual Report for the financial year from 1July 2024 to 30 June 2025. The finalised 2024/25 Annual Report will be available…

Final Council meeting of the triennium – 8 October 2025

POSTED ON: 9 October 2025 | IN: News

Council’s performance and decision-making often spark interest. Yesterday, the outgoing council held its final meeting of the triennium. It was a productive session – here’s a summary of some of…

Free e-waste disposal days this month

POSTED ON: 9 October 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

If you’re anything like most New Zealanders, you probably have a little – or a lot – of e-waste that you don’t want and don’t know what to do about. …

Key milestone for Wairarapa Combined District Plan

POSTED ON: 8 October 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

This media release is a joint statement from South Wairarapa, Carterton and Masterton District Councils. A major milestone has been reached in the review of the Wairarapa Combined District Plan…

Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw adopted

POSTED ON: 8 October 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

This media release is a joint statement from South Wairarapa, Carterton and Masterton District Councils. An updated Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw has now been adopted by all three Wairarapa district councils,…