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Trees felled at Martinborough Golf Club

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…

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More South Wairarapa residents sign on as citizens

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…

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Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund

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…

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How to donate to Whangārei District’s relief fund

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…

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Resurfacing Kitchener Street in Martinborough

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…

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Climate Change Committee meeting 1 March

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…

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Parks Week 2023: A Positive influence on our wellbeing

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…

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Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery Support

Information on support available to those that have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle is available online at Wellington Region Emergency Management Office [WREMO]. WREMO’s Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery Support page has…

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Inaugural climate change committee meeting

The South Wairarapa District Council’s new Climate Change and Environment committee will hold its first meeting in Martinborough on Wednesday, 1 March. This newly created committee will look more closely…

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Council meeting update 22 February 2023

At the full Council meeting of 22 February, there were two extraordinary items: an independent report by BDO on the issues with the 2021 rates setting process, and the 2022…

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