News, Notices & Updates

Archive: News

South Wairarapa District Council adopts Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024-25

POSTED ON: 26 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Wednesday 26 June 2024 Today South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) adopted its 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan (Enhanced AP) with a unanimous vote. The Enhanced AP sets out the budget, including…

Matariki events in the South Wairarapa 2024

POSTED ON: 26 June 2024 | IN: News

Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars, that rises in midwinter and for many Māori, heralds the start of the new year. Matariki is a time to celebrate,…

Council celebrates volunteers’ vital role in community

POSTED ON: 25 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Volunteers flocked to the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough this morning for the South Wairarapa District Council’s Big Shout Out to volunteers in the community. “Volunteers play a critical role…

Old courthouse looking for new tenant

POSTED ON: 25 June 2024 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

One of Featherston’s most treasured and historic buildings, the Old Courthouse, is available for lease to a caring new tenant. The characterful building is ideal for businesses, community groups or…

Martinborough Square lights up

POSTED ON: 24 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

If Martinborough Square looks lighter and brighter at night, it’s all thanks to the repair of the 17 inground uplights which have been replaced with new fittings and are now…

Recreation trail users enjoy safe new path on Underhill Road

POSTED ON: 14 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and stages can now enjoy a more comfortable and safe stretch of trail along Underhill Road in Featherston. The new purpose built…

Old Featherston Courthouse maintenance and refurbishment

POSTED ON: 13 June 2024 | IN: News

A few weeks ago, the vinyl in the Old Featherston Courthouse was tested to ascertain whether asbestos was present and the results tested positive. Accredited Asbestos Specialists NZ Ltd (AASL)…

Greytown Old Library lease awarded to local artisans

POSTED ON: 13 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

At the 5 June South Wairarapa District Council Strategy Working Committee (SWC) meeting, the lease of Greytown’s Old Library was awarded to Te Hupenui/Greytown Artists Incorporated (Te Hupenui) following Expressions…

Greytown Playground upgrade closure

POSTED ON: 11 June 2024 | IN: News

Greytown Playground on Kuratawhiti Street will be closing for upgrades from 12 June for approximately 3 weeks. During the construction period, it will re-open for weekends where possible. When it…

NZ Army Reserve Training in Featherston 12-14 July 2024

POSTED ON: 10 June 2024 | IN: News

NZ Army Reserve will be conducting a training exercise on the outskirts of the Featherston Township over the weekend of 12-14 July 2024. This exercise will be focused on training New Zealand Reserve Soldiers in stability and…

Page Reader Press Enter to Read Page Content Out Loud

Press Enter to Pause or Restart Reading Page Content Out Loud

Press Enter to Stop Reading Page Content Out Loud

Real Accessability