Archive: News

Discounted prices on water tanks for South Wairarapa ratepayers

1 February 2021 SWDC has made arrangements with Farmlands Greytown and The Tank Guy Feilding to offer South Wairarapa ratepayers discounted prices on water tanks. There are a range of…

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Council Community and Youth Grants open

As there are funds remaining (Community approx. $22,000, Youth approx. $7,000), we are holding a further funding round for 2020/2021. Grants will be awarded to eligible community organisations which contribute…

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Martinborough Transfer station hours extend from January 2021 (Archived)

Council has confirmed increasing the hours of the Martinborough Transfer Station to take effect from 1 January 2021. New hours are as follows: Wednesday: 10.00am &ndash 4.00pm Saturday: 10.00am &ndash…

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Car and train crash near Featherston 28 January 2021

28 January 2021 3.08pm Police have reported a car and train crash at Speedy&#39 s Crossing on Western Lake Rd at about 2pm today. The road is closed with diversions…

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Power outage in Featherston – pool closed 28 January 2021

28 January 2021 3.05pm Featherston is currently experiencing a power outage. As a result, we have had to close the swimming pool. As power is currently expected to return at…

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Greytown pool reopens 23 January 2021

22 January 2021 1.50pm Unfortunately overnight the Greytown pool was vandalised and the pool is now closed. There is broken glass smashed on the concrete surrounding and inside the pool.…

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SWDC office and libraries closed due to staff bereavement 29 January 2021

29 January 2021 Due to a staff bereavement, our Martinborough offices and all three town libraries will be closed today. EDIT: Featherston Library will also be closed tomorrow. Thank you…

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Media statement on the tragic loss of Godwell Mahowa

29 January 2021 Yesterday, we suffered a terrible loss. Godwell Mahowa, a loving husband, father, and to us our Planning Manager and friend, was taken from us suddenly and far…

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Christmas/New Year 2020/2021 Holiday Arrangements

COUNCIL OFFICE MARTINBOROUGH Close 12.00pm Thursday 24 December 2020 Re-open 9.00am Tuesday 5 January 2021 LIBRARIES AND SERVICES CENTRES Libraries are closed over the holiday period Close 12.00pm Thursday 24…

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UPDATE ON GREYTOWN POOL

23 January 2021 11.07am Good news! The pool has been cleaned and all of the broken glass appears to be removed. We have had the green light and the pool…

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