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Recycle your old mobile phones at South Wairarapa Libraries

POSTED ON: 17 December 2025 | IN: News

Did you know you can drop off your old mobile phones at our libraries so they can be recycled? New mobile phone recycling boxes have just been delivered to all…

South Wairarapa’s steady progress towards improved water supply resilience

POSTED ON: 16 December 2025 | IN: News

The cost of drinking water supply and planning for future needs has been a topic of discussion for many communities across the country. With limited storage supply and seasonal increases…

Council meeting highlights: Economic Growth Fund given greenlight

POSTED ON: 15 December 2025 | IN: News

Council meetings are where elected members make decisions on things that matter to our community and shape the district’s future – like budgets, policies, projects, and other local priorities. …

South Wairarapa District Council finalises new committees 

POSTED ON: 12 December 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council has approved its new committee Terms of Reference for the 2025-28 triennium following the Council meeting on Thursday11 December. Please refer to an earlier notice about…

Council to introduce Economic Development Fund to drive economic growth

POSTED ON: 12 December 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council has adopted its new Community Grants and Funding Policy to ensure consistent process and well-informed decisions that best support the South Wairarapa community. To better align…

Featherston public toilets closed | 12 December, 10am-2pm

POSTED ON: 11 December 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Featherston is currently having 2.6km of aging water pipes replaced, improving water supply resilience to the community. The Birdwood Street watermain renewal is nearing completion with the final connection work…

Direct debit payments over Christmas and New Year

POSTED ON: 10 December 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Direct debit payments normally scheduled for 25 December will be processed on 29 December instead, due to the Christmas holiday. There will be no changes to any payments due on…

South Wairarapa Libraries closed Mon 15 Dec, 11.30am-2.30pm

POSTED ON: 10 December 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

The festive season is here, and our South Wairarapa District Council team will be having an all-staff lunch on Monday 15 December to mark the end of a busy year.…

Registrations now open for South Wairarapa Kids’ Triathlon

POSTED ON: 10 December 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa is the place to be in early February – if you’re aged five to 13 years old and bursting with energy! Our district’s new sports and recreation provider,…

Where does our recycling go?

POSTED ON: 10 December 2025 | IN: News

Recycling is more than just sorting the cans from the glass, and the cardboard from the plastics. It’s about making sure the recyclable materials we collect can actually be reused.…