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Wairarapa Councils launch combined rangatahi strategy

Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils have today launched Te Rautaki Rangatahi o Wairarapa: Wairarapa Youth Strategy. It is the first time all three councils have come together to…

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Council passes four resolutions that give direction to the 2023/24 Annual Plan

The Council today passed four resolutions on the 2023/24 Annual Plan that have greatest impact on those ratepayers connected to water. The resolutions give direction to staff to prepare the…

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Looking out for our water meter readers

Volunteers from South Wairarapa sports and community groups are out and about this month on the Council’s annual water meter read. During June the volunteers are out reading more than…

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New Featherston Dog Pound opened

It was a very happy day for South Wairarapa District Council’s bylaws team on Monday (29 May) as a new pound was opened just outside Featherston. The new pound replaces…

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The 2023/24 Annual Plan Consultation has finished

Submissions have closed for public feedback on our Annual Plan 2023/2024, which contains our proposed budget for the coming financial year. We have received over 140 submissions. If you have…

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South Wairarapa District Council in the pink

Staff at South Wairarapa District Council are joining many people around the country today wearing something pink for Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day has become a popular way of…

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Announcement on Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant Connections

Applications for new wastewater connections in Martinborough are being put on pause in Martinborough for the time being because the town’s wastewater plant has failed to meet performance and compliance…

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South Wairarapa District Council appoints Interim Chief Executive

The Mayor and Councillors are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Gardner as Interim CEO of South Wairarapa District Council. The decision was made at an extraordinary Council meeting…

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South Wairarapa marks the King’s coronation

Ahead of the glitz and spectacle of Saturday night’s coronation, a much more serene ceremony was held on the banks of Lake Wairarapa to mark the crowning of King Charles…

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Annual Plan 2023/24 – Frequently Asked Questions

The 2023/24 Annual Plan consultation is open until 5.00pm on 27 May 2023. This review allows us to take a fresh look at the budget and priorities for the year…

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