Archive: News

Aquifer mapping promises rich insights for South Wairarapa

South Wairarapa District Council supports the work being done this summer by Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) to map the district’s aquifers. From late January, a helicopter with special mapping…

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Pack the Bus is on the way!

Ready for Christmas? Have you got capacity for just one more gift? Then why not support Pack the Bus, Wairarapa’s annual Christmas gift appeal which is once again revving up…

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Gifting of Artwork to Waihinga Centre

A ceremony to gift a new artwork for the Martinborough is to take place at the Waihinga Centre, Martinborough. Date: Wednesday 7 DecemberTime: 8amPlace: Waihinga Centre, Martinborough This sculpture and…

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Greytown Community Board by-election opens for nominations

Interested in advocating for Greytown’s interests for the next three years? Enjoy working with great people and great ideas? Then please read on… A by-election is being held to fill…

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Booklovers get a walk in the park

Ever been lost in a good book? The Martinborough StoryWalk® might just be the place for you. StoryWalk® is a popular concept overseas which aims to combine physical exercise, nature…

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State Highway 53 Roadworks

Waka Kotahi will be resealing parts of State Highway 53 between Featherston and Martinborough starting Monday 14 November to Thursday 17 November. These are the areas that will be resealed:…

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Recycling for soft plastics and batteries

The Council is trialing soft plastic packaging and battery recycling in collaboration with The Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme, Ā Mua, Upcycle and Earthcare Environmental. Council soft plastics collection bins are…

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First meeting of the new South Wairarapa District Council

MEDIA STATEMENT 26 October 2022 First meeting of the new South Wairarapa District Council Today the South Wairarapa District Council was welcomed onto the historic Pāpāwai Marae in Greytown for…

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Wairarapa Combined District Plan Review

As Wairarapa continues to develop, it’s important to protect the things we value. The Wairarapa Combined District Plan impacts almost every aspect of living in our region. It sets out…

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Release of 2021 DRAFT Paper on Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant Options

18 October 2022 As advised recently by the Chief Ombudsman, we are today releasing a draft document on Featherston’s wastewater treatment plant options that Wellington Water provided Council staff in…

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