Archive: News

NZTA chipsealing in central to south Greytown – 29 and 30 January nights (Archived)

UPDATE – This work is starting Wednesday 30 January and will continue on Thursday 31 January if it’s not completed. ……………..   NZTA would like to advise you of road…

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Taratahi Institute of Agriculture

20 December 2018 The three Wairarapa Mayors would like to acknowledge the gravity of the situation regarding the Taratahi Institute of Agriculture being placed into liquidation. Taratahi has been an…

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Martinborough Library has moved to the Waihinga Centre

On 10 December 2018, the Martinborough library reopened at Te Waihinga Centre. We look forward to welcoming customers to the new library. If you have any questions about the library closure,…

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South Wairarapa Councillor Paora Ammunson resigns

Councillor Paora Ammunson has today confirmed his resignation from South Wairarapa District Council. In his resignation letter, Mr Ammunson shared his “considerable regret” and “heavy heart” about making the decision.…

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Representation arrangements are confirmed as the status quo

No appeals were received against the Council decision to remain with the status quo for representation arrangements. This means that our current representation arrangements will continue for the next three years. In…

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CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR 2018/2019 HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS

COUNCIL OFFICES MARTINBOROUGH Close: 12pm Friday 21 December 2018… Re-open: 8:00am Thursday 3 January 2019 **** REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION Collection days for Martinborough and Featherston remain the same: Martinborough…

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Council Calendar 2019

The Council meeting calendar up to the end of September 2019 has been finalised and is now available.  The newly elected Council will set a meetings calendar for the remainder…

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Creative Communities Scheme Funding February 2019

It’s time to start thinking about that next community arts project! Applications for the South Wairarapa district Creative Communities Scheme are being accepted until 28 February 2019 for arts projects…

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SWDC Chief Executive to step down after five years

Thursday 13 December 2018 South Wairarapa District Council Chief Executive Paul Crimp has announced he will be stepping down from the role in March. Mr Crimp says, “I am very…

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Martinborough Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Te Waihinga Centre

10 December 2018 The Grand Opening of Te Waihinga Centre in Martinborough was celebrated today by hundreds of members of the local community and invited guests. Former Deputy Prime Minister…

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