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Welcoming Communities Survey

South Wairarapa District Council are committed to making our communities welcoming and inclusive for all people to live, work and thrive. We want our towns, countrysides and coasts to be…

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Soldiers Memorial Park Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, Greytown

Have your say on the proposed water treatment plant upgrade at Soldiers’ Memorial Park in Greytown. Wellington Water, on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council, is upgrading the water treatment…

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Solid South Wairarapa turnout for ANZAC commemorations

With COVID-19 restrictions now behind us, it was great to see such a fantastic attendance at all our ANZAC services this year, with a broad cross-section of ages. Mayor Martin…

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Greytown Emergency Response & Resilience Expo

29 April | 10am – 3pm | Greytown Town Hall The Greytown Community Board are hosting the Emergency Response and Resilience Expo on Saturday 29 April at the Greytown Town…

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Wairarapa Smoke and Vape Free Policy

The Wairarapa Smoke and Vape Free Policy was recently adopted by the Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils (the Wairarapa District Councils). This joint policy sets out the commitment…

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Mayoral Relief Fund grants pass $170,000

More than $170,000 has now been paid to a total of 19 applicants through the Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund set up to help those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. The money…

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Important maintenance to Martinborough reservoir

Maintenance work is currently being carried out by Wellington Water on one of the four Martinborough reservoirs. Due to general wear and tear, this work will ensure our drinking water…

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Progress update on Boar Bush Gully Road

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…

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Mayoral Relief Funding reaching applicants fast

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…

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Young lawyer takes Tuia leadership role for 2023

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…

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