Contact Us

Please note
South Wairarapa District Council’s customer service and reception is temporarily located at Martinborough Library where team members will be available from Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4pm.

Telephone: 06 306 9611 (including our after hours contact centre)
Email: enquiries@swdc.govt.nz

Temporary customer service address:
Martinborough Library
Waihinga Centre,
Texas Street, Martinborough 5711
New Zealand
Open hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm

Postal address:
PO Box 6, Martinborough 5741
New Zealand

Media enquiries: media@swdc.govt.nz

Dog complaints: 06 306 9611

After hours noise control: 0800 664 732 or 06 306 6068

Feedback: For complaints, compliments or general feedback, you can use our Feedback form

Get it sorted: For things that need fixing, you can use the Get it sorted form. If urgent contact 06 306 9611.

Libraries: For library locations and opening hours, see our libraries page

Building: Book an appointment with the Building or Planning team

LIMS: lims@swdc.govt.nz

Appointments: Book an appointment with another Council department or call 06 306 9611.

Rates enquiries: rates@swdc.govt.nz

Leadership Team and Managers

NameTitleEmail
Janice SmithChief Executive Officer
View the Chief Executive job description
janice.smith@swdc.govt.nz
Corporate Services
Stefan CorbettGroup Manager Corporate Servicesstefan.corbett@swdc.govt.nz
Infrastructure and Community Operations
James O’ConnorGroup Manager Infrastructure and Community Operationsjames.oconnor@swdc.govt.nz
Planning and Environment
Russell O’LearyGroup Manager Planning and Regulatoryrussell.oleary@swdc.govt.nz

Our leadership team is focused on creating a great place to work in, and leads teams dedicated to delivering a wide range of services, initiatives, and projects.