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Progress update on Boar Bush Gully Road

POSTED ON: 6 April 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

Mayoral Relief Funding reaching applicants fast

POSTED ON: 30 March 2023 | IN: News

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…

Young lawyer takes Tuia leadership role for 2023

POSTED ON: 27 March 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

Trees felled at Martinborough Golf Club

POSTED ON: 23 March 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

More South Wairarapa residents sign on as citizens

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

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…

Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund

POSTED ON: 15 March 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

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…

How to donate to Whangārei District’s relief fund

POSTED ON: 8 March 2023 | IN: News, Other

Further to our message last week about “adopting’ Whangārei District Council, the Council now has a bank account number for those who would like to donate to their Mayoral Relief…

Resurfacing Kitchener Street in Martinborough

POSTED ON: 6 March 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

UPDATE: This work has been postponed and will now start on Monday 20 March. Message from Waka Kotahi and the Wellington Transport Alliance: Roadworks will start in mid-March to resurface…

Climate Change Committee meeting 1 March

POSTED ON: 3 March 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

Waste minimisation, town planning and emergency preparedness were key topics of discussion at the first meeting of the South Wairarapa District Council’s newly-created Climate Change and Environment committee this week…

Parks Week 2023: A Positive influence on our wellbeing

POSTED ON: 2 March 2023 | IN: News

Parks Week is about celebrating how spending time in our green spaces is important for our wellbeing, says Sandra Burles, Wairarapa Walking and Cycling Coordinator. The celebration lasts from Saturday…