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Martinborough wastewater pond looking its best in years

POSTED ON: 15 August 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

We’re happy to share that the desludging work at the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant (MWWTP) is now complete. Over the course of the project, 660 tonnes of sludge were removed…

South Wairarapa District Council welcomes DIA’s greater public transparency

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

South Wairarapa District Council is firmly committed to greater transparency with the community and welcomes new performance metrics made available to the public by the Department of Internal Affairs this…

South Wairarapa District Council: Further Notice of Election and Poll and Declaration of Elected Candidates

POSTED ON: 8 August 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Nominations have closed for the 2025 triennial local authority elections. Listed below are details of the confirmed candidates for South Wairarapa District Council and Greytown District Trust Lands Trust. Where…

South Wairarapa’s candidates confirmed for 2025 local election

POSTED ON: 1 August 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Nominations for South Wairarapa’s candidates for this year’s local elections closed at 12 midday today (1 August 2025). 33 nominations have been received to be elected a member for South…

Vote 2025: Last chance to stand in the 2025 Local Body Elections

POSTED ON: 28 July 2025 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

Media Release On Behalf Of Carterton, Masterton, & South Wairarapa District Councils Monday 28 July 2025 Aspiring local leaders across Wairarapa are urged to act now, with nominations to stand…

South Wairarapa welcomed 11 new citizens to plant their roots in the district

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

South Wairarapa District Council officially welcomed 11 new citizens and gained significant cultural enrichment at a Citizenship Ceremony (He Whakatau I Nga Kirirarau) at the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough on…

Council’s 2025-34 Long-Term Plan published

POSTED ON: 25 July 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council’s 2025-34 Long-Term Plan was adopted on 25 June 2025. The final document has now been published on the council website. Consultation on the Long-Term Plan took…

South Wairarapa District Council urges conversation on infrastructure support

POSTED ON: 25 July 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council has put their support behind the call for urgent support from central Government towards water infrastructure reform, as made by Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Alex Walker.…

Consultation opens for bylaw to protect Cape Palliser coastal taonga

POSTED ON: 24 July 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Consultation for South Wairarapa District Council’s Paper Road Access Bylaw 2025 is now open. Beyond the Cape Palliser Lighthouse is an unformed paper road. This stretch of coastline crosses both…

Featherston community strengthened with new water tanks

POSTED ON: 17 July 2025 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council is pleased to announce the installation of two 25,000 litre water tanks at ANZAC Hall in Featherston in July. “These tanks add huge strength the resiliency…