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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…

Avian influenza

POSTED ON: 19 December 2024 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

High Pathogen Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a severe strain of bird flu that poses risks to native birds (taonga species), poultry, and potentially human health. While not currently detected in…

Wairarapa Councils adopt Local Alcohol Policy

POSTED ON: 18 December 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

The Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils have adopted the revised Wairarapa Local Alcohol Policy Kaupapa Here Waipiro ā-Rohe o Wairarapa (LAP), designed to promote the safe and responsible…

Holiday hours and services 2024-25

POSTED ON: 16 December 2024 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Council offices will close at 12.30pm and libraries at 4pm this Friday 20 December, 2024. They will reopen on Monday 6 January, 2025. If you or anyone you know needs…

South Wairarapa District Council launches future of sports survey

POSTED ON: 13 December 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council has launched a sports survey this week to shine a light on what residents want the future of sports and recreation to look like.The Future of…

SWDC office and libraries closed 11.30am-2pm, Monday 16 December

POSTED ON: 12 December 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

On Monday 16 December South Wairarapa District Council office and Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough libraries will be closed from 11.30am to 2.00pm for an all staff Christmas lunch, with calls…

South Wairarapa District Council workshop paves way to work with community

POSTED ON: 11 December 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council is excited to have engaged with an invited representative group from the community in an open and frank conversation at a half day workshop with a…

Cricket by Christmas for Martinborough’s Coronation Park

POSTED ON: 4 December 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa cricket enthusiasts will soon have a new artificial pitch and nets at Martinborough’s Coronation Park. Space restrictions at the current pitch located at Martinborough School and wet weather disruptions are…

Property available for rent – Murphy’s Line, Featherston

POSTED ON: 2 December 2024 | IN: News

Renovated rural 3-bedroom house only 5 minutes to Featherston township available for rent. Click on this link to view the property listing and to arrange a viewing

Wairarapa gears up community for crisis events

POSTED ON: 26 November 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

The first ever Wairarapa Emergency Management Annual Assessment in October this year reveals that residents living in the region are more prepared than ever for an unexpected crisis. “After Cyclone…

Christmas parades in the South Wairarapa 2024

POSTED ON: 22 November 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

Santa Claus is coming to a town near you this holiday season. Listed below are the dates and times of three community-organised Christmas parades. The parades will be happening in…