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Voting for this year’s local body elections is open. How to vote If you are enrolled to vote, you should have received your voting papers in the post. Voting papers…

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Message from the Office of the Governor-General: New Zealand will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a State Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Monday 26 September.…

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Wairarapa’s three district councils recently asked residents, businesses and community organisations for their views on smoking and vaping to contribute to the development of a combined smoke and vapefree policy…

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The three Wairarapa Councils are working together to review the district’s Rangatahi (Youth) Strategy to support youth voices in local government. This review will be expanded to include South Wairarapa.…

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Wai Word has been bringing notable authors into the Wairarapa for over a decade to share their writing and skills with audiences. Our Wairarapa Library Service is partnering with Wai…

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[Media release from Kāinga Ora] Kāinga Ora has currently purchased two sites in Greytown and Woodville and have signed contracts with Jenninan Homes and Westwood properties to acquire housing in…

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The Council regrets to advise the passing of Teresa Aporo of Kohunui Marae on Saturday 27 August. Teresa had been a valued member of the Māori Standing Committee from November…

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31 August, 2022 Update 4.45pm We are pleased to report that supply from Memorial Park has been restored and the Wellington Water team working on it is slowly increasing the…

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Do you know a deserving over 65 year old who’s still giving back to their community? Nominations are open for Age Concern’s Senior of the Year. The award recognises Wairarapa…

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