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South Wairarapa District Council’s 2023/24 Annual Plan is now published

The 2023/24 Annual Plan is now published and available online. It was adopted by Councillors on 28 June 2023. Printed copies will be available for reference from the Council’s libraries…

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Next steps on library opening hours

25 July 2023 At today’s Infrastructure and Community Services Committee meeting, Councillors deliberated on the possible scenarios for an optimal solution to when the three South Wairarapa district libraries should…

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Consultation closes on interim Speed Management Plan and Speed Review

A consultation led by South Wairarapa and Carterton District Councils on an interim Speed Management Plan has now closed. The proposal asked for feedback on lowering the speed limit around…

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South Wairarapa warmly welcomes its latest citizens

When the sun breaks out from behind the clouds on a dismal day and creates a beautiful sunny window, then we know things will go well. Such was today as…

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Matariki celebrations in South Wairarapa

Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars, that rises in midwinter and for many Māori, heralds the start of the new year. Matariki is a time to…

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Council seeks your feedback on library opening days

We heard robust debate from the community on the decision to change library opening days, and in particular the decision to not open Featherston library on Saturdays. This decision came…

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Fees and charges for 2023/24

Fees and charges for the new 2023/24 year are now available on Council’s website.

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Media release: Lake Ferry Campsite service agreement confirmed

3 July 2023 South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) is pleased to announce that KiwiCamp, a renowned New Zealand business specialising in campground infrastructure, took over the servicing of the Lake…

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SWDC requests Waka Kotahi to reconsider Cape Palliser Road funding decision

Interim South Wairarapa District Council CEO Paul Gardner, has written to the Board of Directors of Waka Kotahi requesting they urgently reconsider their decision to change the designation of the…

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Whangārei Resilience Fund Raffle

Update: 16/8/2023 Congratulations to Liz Stevens and Sara Edney, winners of Raffle 2 and 3! **** South Wairarapa District Council is running a raffle fundraiser for Whangārei District Council to…

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