Community Organisations
Connecting Communities Wairarapa
Connecting Communities Wairarapa is a community organisation that operates a range of social services focused on increasing the well-being of our people and our community. Their collaborative approach means they work together with communities to achieve common goals that build strong resilient communities.
Find out more at https://swdc.govt.nz/connecting-communities-wairarapa/
Wairarapa Community Network (WCN)
The Wairarapa Community Network runs three community networking forums: a Facebook group, an e-newsletter and community networking meetings in Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa. South Wairarapa meetings are held at the Featherston Community Centre, Wakefield St, Featherston.
To join the Network, please email info@wcn.org.nz or phone 027 251 2410.
Wairarapa Whanau Trust
Wairarapa Whanau Trust coordinates social services in the Wairarapa region, allowing a more coordinated approach to community engagement, development and care, with specific focus on youth (12 -24yrs).
Mayors Task Force for Jobs – Youth employment
The Mayors Taskforce For Jobs (MTFJ) is a nationwide network of New Zealand’s mayors, working together towards the vision of all young people under 25 being engaged in appropriate education, training, work or other positive activities in their communities.
Fab Feathy
Community-led development in Featherston.
Greytown Sport and Leisure Society
Greytown Sport and Leisure provides help, information and advice to sport and leisure clubs and organisations in the local area.
Shift
Shift works in partnership with other organisations to improve the wellbeing of young women aged 12 -20 years.
South Wairarapa Rotary Club
South Wairarapa Rotary responds to community-wide needs by funding community initiatives and hosting recognition awards. Fundraising projects include running the iconic Martinborough Fair.
Lions Clubs
Where individuals join together to give their valuable time and effort to improving their communities. South Wairarapa has Lions Clubs in Greytown and Martinborough.
