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Māori taonga humbles South Wairarapa District Mayor

POSTED ON: 25 October 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

A Māori kākahu (cloak) gifted to South Wairarapa District Council this week represents a powerful symbolic gesture from the original mana whenua (people of the land) of Martinborough, says Mayor Martin…

Consultation closes on Rating Policies Review

POSTED ON: 18 October 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Councils Rating Policies Review consultation has now closed. The proposal asked for feedback on a group of our financial policies as required under Section 102 of the…

New Grab & Go Bags gifted to strengthen kuia, kaumātua and older people

POSTED ON: 5 June 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Grab & Go Bags gained a high profile this month with 50 new emergency grab bags given to older members of the community as a collective initiative of South Wairarapa,…

Submissions open for SWDC proposed Speed Management Plan

POSTED ON: 5 June 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Submissions open today on South Wairarapa District Council’s proposed Speed Management Plan (the Plan). The Plan proposes permanent speed reductions on a number of local roads across the district, with…

South Wairarapa District Council boosts its sign language

POSTED ON: 4 June 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council is boosting the visibility of its amenities and beautiful public spaces with informative new signs across the district. “The new signs are a district wide initiative…

Mayor thanks volunteers, who are “worth their weight in gold”

POSTED ON: 3 June 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Martin Connelly says volunteers are the lifeblood of our community and he will thank them at a morning tea called We Thank You – E…

“Community and council need to hold illegal dumpers to account”

POSTED ON: 3 June 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

It looks bad, smells bad, is toxic to the environment and is illegal but, worst of all, it’s on the rise. Illegal rubbish dumping appears to be growing in South…

White Rock and Lake Ferry intersection road work

POSTED ON: 3 June 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

This work has been postponed due to cold forecast temperatures. We will update with a new date for the road works when known. New asphalting and road marking work will…

KiwiRail work update in Featherston

POSTED ON: 3 June 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

KiwiRail has advised that work on Fox Street in Featherston will proceed from Monday 23 June, as planned, which will mean a road closure for approximately three months. A detailed…

Pain Estate Fund open for community applications

POSTED ON: 28 May 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

The Pain Estate Fund is open for applications from the community. This fund is administered by South Wairarapa District Council. Grants are assessed and approved by the Martinborough Community Board,…

Moo-ving Day is coming our way on 1 June

POSTED ON: 21 May 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

The first day of June is a big deal in our community because it’s Mooving Day. This means farmers relocate animals, typically from one farm to another, for the start…

Road closure notice – Featherston May to August

POSTED ON: 21 May 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

KiwiRail has engaged two contractors to install new infrastructure for safety upgrades, which will mean there are road closures from May through to August this year. We appreciate and thank…