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The Gluepot story

POSTED ON: 9 August 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

A piece of road, known as the Gluepot to locals, along the Te Awaiti Road has been causing much grief to road users and residents over the years. It is…

Martinborough Community Resilience Series

POSTED ON: 8 August 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

Ever wondered what Martinborough’s Emergency Response Plans are? Ever thought you’d like to help your community in an emergency? Want to make sure vulnerable groups and individuals are not forgotten…

Feedback sought on Control of Dogs Policy and Bylaw

POSTED ON: 8 August 2023 | IN: News

We last reviewed our Control of Dogs Policy and Bylaw in 2018 and it’s now due for review. We’ve made a few changes based on initial feedback from our community,…

Waste Management and Minimisation Plan library pop-ups

POSTED ON: 3 August 2023 | IN: News

Your three Wairarapa district councils are working together to create a future where we generate less waste,and better manage any waste we do make. We’re taking a regional look at…

Minimising our waste: new waste plan for the Wellington region out for consultation

POSTED ON: 2 August 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

Wellington region’s councils are consulting on the Draft Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) 2023–2029 to transform how we deal with waste and foster a sustainable future. This…

Council’s Dog Pound wins the LGNZ SuperIdea Award

POSTED ON: 1 August 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Other

South Wairarapa District Council is humbled by the recognition for its dog pound project. The Council won the SuperIdea category award and was a runner-up for the Supreme award at…

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

POSTED ON: 28 July 2023 | IN: News

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…

Next steps on library opening hours

POSTED ON: 25 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

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…

Consultation closes on interim Speed Management Plan and Speed Review

POSTED ON: 25 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

South Wairarapa warmly welcomes its latest citizens

POSTED ON: 21 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…