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Greytown Emergency Response & Resilience Expo

29 April | 10am – 3pm | Greytown Town Hall The Greytown Community Board are hosting the Emergency Response and Resilience Expo on Saturday 29 April at the Greytown Town…

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Wairarapa Smoke and Vape Free Policy

The Wairarapa Smoke and Vape Free Policy was recently adopted by the Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils (the Wairarapa District Councils). This joint policy sets out the commitment…

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Mayoral Relief Fund grants pass $170,000

More than $170,000 has now been paid to a total of 19 applicants through the Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund set up to help those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. The money…

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Important maintenance to Martinborough reservoir

Maintenance work is currently being carried out by Wellington Water on one of the four Martinborough reservoirs. Due to general wear and tear, this work will ensure our drinking water…

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Progress update on Boar Bush Gully Road

Excellent progress has been made on the damaged road caused by a slip on Boar Bush Gully Road. The slip was caused by a series of heavy rain events last…

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Mayoral Relief Funding reaching applicants fast

A total of $68,300 in grants from the Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund has now been allocated to families affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. The money will be used for assistance such…

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Young lawyer takes Tuia leadership role for 2023

The Mayor of South Wairarapa Martin Connelly has welcomed Herewini Ammunson as this year’s Tuia programme recipient. The Tuia programme develops leadership in young Māori people aged 18 to 25…

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Trees felled at Martinborough Golf Club

23 March 2023 South Wairarapa District Council today met with members of the Martinborough Golf Club (MGC) to understand how 22 trees were felled at the golf course earlier this…

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More South Wairarapa residents sign on as citizens

South Wairarapa has 17 new citizens after a ceremony at the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough. The new Kiwis reflect a diverse range of countries including the USA, South Africa, England…

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Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund

A Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund has been set up for people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, with funds contributed being used to support individuals, families, community organisations, businesses and marae affected…

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