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
| Name | Title | |
| Janice Smith | Chief Executive Officer View the Chief Executive job description | janice.smith@swdc.govt.nz |
| HR & Corporate Services | ||
| Stefan Corbett | Group Manager Corporate Services | stefan.corbett@swdc.govt.nz |
| Operations & Partnerships | ||
| James O’Connor | Group Manager Partnerships & Operations | james.oconnor@swdc.govt.nz |
| Tim Langley | Principal Advisor (Roading) | tim.langley@swdc.govt.nz |
| Library Manager | libmanager@swdc.govt.nz | |
| Melissa Stockley | Manager, Partnerships & Operations | melissa.stockley@swdc.govt.nz |
| Planning & Environment | ||
| Russell O’Leary | Group Manager Planning and Regulatory | russell.oleary@swdc.govt.nz |
| Sara Edney | Building Control Manager | sara.edney@swdc.govt.nz |
| Mia Wilton | Manager Environmental Services | mia.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.