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Council office and library update: Thursday 21 March

Due to an all-staff meeting, the Martinborough Council office and Featherston library will open at the later time of 10.30am on Thursday 21 March. All calls will be diverted to…

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Third times a charm – welcoming new Aotearoa citizens in the South Wairarapa

This week, in the third ceremony of the year, South Wairarapa celebrated with 17 people as they received their Aotearoa New Zealand Citizenship. Held at the Martinborough Town Hall, the…

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Stay up to date with Antenno!

We are excited to announce that South Wairarapa District Council is trialing a new way to keep our community informed. Antenno is a location-based mobile app that allows two-way engagement…

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Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant: Cancellation of Abatement Notice A1020

This is an update on the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant abatement notice. On 12 May 2023 South Wairarapa District Council advised that, effective immediately, applications for new wastewater connections in…

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Council’s Dog Pound wins the LGNZ SuperIdea Award

South Wairarapa District Council is humbled by the recognition for its dog pound project. The Council won the SuperIdea category award and was a runner-up for the Supreme award at…

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Council seeks your feedback on library opening days

We heard robust debate from the community on the decision to change library opening days, and in particular the decision to not open Featherston library on Saturdays. This decision came…

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Fees and charges for 2023/24

Fees and charges for the new 2023/24 year are now available on Council’s website.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Lake Ferry Campsite Lease

30 June 2023 South Wairarapa District Council and Mrs. Mary Tipoki are pleased to confirm that a mutually acceptable end to the long-term Lake Ferry Holiday Park lease has been…

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How to donate to Whangārei District’s relief fund

Further to our message last week about “adopting’ Whangārei District Council, the Council now has a bank account number for those who would like to donate to their Mayoral Relief…

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Half price public transport for Community Service Card holders

Metlink has announced Community Service Card (CSC) holders will be able to access half price fares through the new Government funded Community Connect Concession commencing 1 February 2023. To apply…

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