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The 2023/24 Annual Plan Consultation has finished

POSTED ON: 27 May 2023 | IN: News

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…

South Wairarapa District Council in the pink

POSTED ON: 19 May 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

Announcement on Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant Connections

POSTED ON: 12 May 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

South Wairarapa District Council appoints Interim Chief Executive

POSTED ON: 10 May 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

South Wairarapa marks the King’s coronation

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

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…

Annual Plan 2023/24 – Frequently Asked Questions

POSTED ON: 5 May 2023 | IN: News

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…

Chief Executive resigns

POSTED ON: 4 May 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

The Mayor of the South Wairarapa District Council, Martin Connelly announced the resignation of its Chief Executive, Harry Wilson today. Mr. Wilson is to cease employment with the Council as…

King’s Coronation Planting – 6 May

POSTED ON: 3 May 2023 | IN: News

The South Wairarapa District Council is hosting a tree-planting ceremony for His Majesty Charles III, King of New Zealand’s coronation on Saturday 6 May, 2.00pm at Wairarapa Moana – Lake…

Drop-in sessions for Annual Plan consultation

POSTED ON: 2 May 2023 | IN: News

The Council is proposing changes to services for the 2023/24 Annual Plan compared to the forecast for Year-3 of the 2021-31 Long-term Plan. Council will be hosting a series of…

Application for Solar Farm is to be publicly notified

POSTED ON: 1 May 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

The South Wairarapa District Council has made a decision to publicly notify an application for a solar farm proposed to be established adjoining SH2, Bidwills Cutting Road and Moroa Road…