Archive: News

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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Important notice for those who make, sell or supply food (Archived)

All existing food businesses are required to register under the Food Act 2014 by 30 November 2018. More information. If your business is not already registered please get in touch…

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SWDC to consider short-term alternative to accelerate wastewater to land goal

SWDC to consider short-term alternative to accelerate wastewater to land goal A new short-term option for discharging treated wastewater on land at the Featherston wastewater treatment site is to be…

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SH2 Chipsealing in central Greytown (Archived)

POSTPONED DUE TO FORECAST RAIN, NEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED We would like to advise you of road resurfacing works scheduled for State Highway 2 in central Greytown, covering about…

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Strategy seeks to maximise the Wairarapa advantage

Wairarapa has set itself an aspirational goal to offer the best of rural and urban living in a strategy for economic development unveiled Monday 12 November. The Wairarapa Economic Development…

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Annual Report 2017/2018 is now available (archived)

The Council’s Annual Report includes our financial statements, a review of significant events and updates on key council projects. The full annual report also includes results against a range of…

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Council decides to keep existing ward boundaries (Archived)

At the Council meeting on 24 October 2018 a Council working party was set up  to decide and define the boundaries of the three South Wairarapa wards: Featherson, Martinborough and…

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Minister to support launch of Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy (Archived)

The Regional Economic Development Minister, Hon Shane Jones, will join key Wairarapa stakeholders in Masterton for the launch of the region’s new economic development strategy. The Wairarapa’s Councils, including Greater…

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Final proposal for Representation Arrangements for the 2019 Local Elections (Archived)

South Wairarapa District Council has considered submissions received and resolved to confirm its initial proposal to retain the status quo for representation arrangements for the local elections to be held…

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Armistice Day Celebrations 2018 (archived)

The Featherston 2018 Coordinating Group comprising of the Memorial Sculpture Trust, Anzac Club, Featherston RSA, SWDC and other key Featherston organisations invites you to attend the Featherston Armistice Centenary Celebrations…

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