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Summer pools to open 30 November

The three South Wairarapa Swimming pools are almost ready to open for summer! The pools at Martinborough, Featherston and Greytown will all open on Saturday 30 November and remain open…

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Māori ward name reflects the jewel in South Wairarapa’s crown

South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to reveal the name of its first ever Māori ward andextends its deep appreciation to Papawai Marae for the gifting of the name to…

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South Wairarapa District Council adopts Final Proposal for representation

South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) has adopted the Final Proposal for its representation at the 2025 and 2028 local body elections.   The Final Proposal consists of the Mayor who is…

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South Wairarapa District Council’s 2023-24 Annual Report adoption delayed

Despite South Wairarapa District Council’s commitment to transparency and accountability, unforeseen circumstances within external auditors Audit New Zealand have delayed the adoption of SWDC’s Annual Report for the 2023-24 financial…

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Māori taonga humbles South Wairarapa District Mayor

A Māori kākahu (cloak) gifted to South Wairarapa District Council this week represents a powerful symbolic gesture from the original mana whenua (people of the land) of Martinborough, says Mayor Martin…

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Foodbanks, families, forest regeneration and festivals given council support

Nourishing body, mind and environment are top priorities in South Wairarapa District Council’s annual Community and Youth Grant funds, which were distributed this month to foodbanks, family oriented projects and…

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Council collaborates with marae for community

South Wairarapa District Council is on a mission to empower the community in times of emergency and has forged a close connection with Hau Ariki Marae to strengthen its support…

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Martinborough Library turns 130

Martinborough Library celebrates 130 years this Friday 18 October and it all started in the building pictured below. Now known as Martinborough Museum, this building was opened as a library…

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Arts alive and thriving – and need more funding

Budding young actors, film makers and musicians in the South Wairarapa received a boost fromCreative NZ this month with three grants awarded after being assessed by an independent panel ofarts…

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Greytown Swimming Pool upgrades 

Upgrades to the Greytown Swimming Pool changing rooms will improve safety (non slip flooring tiles), hygiene (easier surfaces to clean) and versatility with showers.   This project, which is being…

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