Contact Us

Please note
From 30 June, 2025 South Wairarapa District Council is temporarily moving its customer service team to Martinborough Library where team members will be available from Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4pm.

Electoral officers will also be available at the Martinborough Library from 4 July, Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm.

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

Customer service address from 30 June 2025:
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

Elections officers:
Martinborough Library
Waihinga Centre,
Texas Street, Martinborough 5711
New Zealand

Open hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm

Media enquiries: media@swdc.govt.nz

Dog complaints: 06 306 9611 (after hours temporarily unavailable)

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.

Leadership Team and Managers

NameTitleEmail
Janice SmithChief Executive Officer
View the Chief Executive job description
janice.smith@swdc.govt.nz
HR & Corporate Services
Stefan CorbettGroup Manager Corporate Servicesstefan.corbett@swdc.govt.nz
Operations & Partnerships
James O’ConnorGroup Manager Partnerships & Operationsjames.oconnor@swdc.govt.nz
Tim LangleyPrincipal Advisor (Roading)tim.langley@swdc.govt.nz
Library Manager libmanager@swdc.govt.nz
Melissa StockleyManager, Partnerships & Operations melissa.stockley@swdc.govt.nz
Planning & Environment
Russell O’LearyGroup Manager Planning and Regulatoryrussell.oleary@swdc.govt.nz
Sara EdneyBuilding Control Managersara.edney@swdc.govt.nz
Mia WiltonManager Environmental Servicesmia.wilton@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.