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Further Notice of By-election for the Greytown Community Board

POSTED ON: 9 January 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Greytown Community Board has now closed. Nominations have been received from Janette Wallace Gedge (Independent) and Neil Morison (Independent). As…

Improvements in Featherston Masterplan go to design phase

POSTED ON: 16 December 2022 | IN: News

South Wairarapa District Council has given its planners the green light to advance detailed designs for improving Featherston’s main street and the link between the main street to the train…

Last chance to Pack the Bus

POSTED ON: 9 December 2022 | IN: News

Thank you South Wairarapa for your generosity towards the Pack the Bus Christmas gift drive this week. There was a great outpouring from our district which is destined for 30…

Martinborough community welcomes new artwork

POSTED ON: 7 December 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

A very special artwork has been unveiled at the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough this morning (7 December 2022). The three-dimensional piece by Masterton sculptor Sam Ludden and weaver Violet Edwards-Hina was officially gifted to the centre by the Waihinga Charitable Trust. The work was blessed this morning with…

Welcoming our latest New Zealand citizens

POSTED ON: 5 December 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

An eager group of residents gathered at the ANZAC Hall on Friday, 2 December to witness eight of our South Wairarapa residents give their oath or affirmation (as chosen by…

Aquifer mapping promises rich insights for South Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 5 December 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

Pack the Bus is on the way!

POSTED ON: 2 December 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

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…

Gifting of Artwork to Waihinga Centre

POSTED ON: 2 December 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

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…

Greytown Community Board by-election opens for nominations

POSTED ON: 25 November 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

Booklovers get a walk in the park

POSTED ON: 16 November 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…