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News: Perception survey response exceeds expectations

POSTED ON: 17 December 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases

17 December 2021 During June and July 2021, over 750 people participated in the residents’ perception survey of the Council’s service levels, a 25% response rate. This was significantly more…

News: South Wairarapa’s 30-year vision for growth

POSTED ON: 9 December 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases

9 December 2021 Fast-growing South Wairarapa now has a road map for the next 30 years of its growth phase. After nearly 18 months of consultation and research, the South…

Wairarapa Councils respond to traffic light system

POSTED ON: 2 December 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

2 December 2021 Introduction of the Government’s ‘traffic light’ COVID-19 protection system on Friday (3 December) will see Vaccine Passes required for anyone aged 12 years and over at swimming…

News: New service for heavy swell warnings

POSTED ON: 2 December 2021 | IN: News, Other

MetService is introducing a heavy swell warnings service which is expected to particularly benefit coastal communities. The service has been available for Wellington’s South Coast for some time but is…

News: Seeking feedback on Positively Ageing Strategy/Te Hōkai Nuku

POSTED ON: 25 November 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases

23 November 2021 Media Statement from Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils The great ideas from Wairarapa’s older people will help inform the next crucial three-year stage of the…

News: Bringing some Christmas cheer

POSTED ON: 24 November 2021 | IN: News, Other

24 November 2021 South Wairarapa towns are getting ready to welcome “Pack the Bus” for another successful year. The bus will travel around the region picking up gifts for distribution…

News: Rates decision from South Wairarapa District Council

POSTED ON: 19 November 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases

17 November 2021 South Wairarapa District Council Mayor, Alex Beijen, confirmed that at today’s Council meeting, South Wairarapa District Councillors discussed the challenges it faces setting a long term investment…

News: Council vacancy to be filled

POSTED ON: 17 November 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases

17 November 2021 South Wairarapa District Councillors have voted to fill a vacancy on the Council and offer the position to a former councillor, Colin Olds. The vacancy arose in…

NEWS: Historic settlement welcomed

POSTED ON: 5 November 2021 | IN: News

5 November 2021 South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen has welcomed a historic deed of settlement between Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua and the Crown signed last week. The $115…

NEWS: Alcohol bylaw passed

POSTED ON: 4 November 2021 | IN: News

4 November 2021 An alcohol control bylaw which benefits hospitality venues in Featherston has been ratified by the South Wairarapa District Council. At its meeting on 3 November, the Council…