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Māori taonga humbles South Wairarapa District Mayor

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…

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Consultation closes on Rating Policies Review

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…

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Jellicoe Street Martinborough closure Monday 12 to Tuesday 13 November

There will be a two day road closure on Jellicoe Street between Memorial Square and Naples Street, Martinborough, for resealing work from Tuesday 12 November to Wednesday 13 November from…

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Martinborough Fair road closure February & March 2025

Roads throughout Martinborough will be closed for the Martinborough Fair on two days: Saturday 1 February 2025 and Saturday 1 March 2025. There are no postponement dates for these events.…

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Māori ward name reflects the jewel in South Wairarapa’s crown

South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to reveal the name of its first ever Māori ward andextends its deep appreciation to Papawai Marae for the gifting of the name to…

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South Wairarapa District Council adopts Final Proposal for representation

South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) has adopted the Final Proposal for its representation at the 2025 and 2028 local body elections.   The Final Proposal consists of the Mayor who is…

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Special licence timeframes for summer 2024-25 events

You need a special licence if you are: Events include: You don’t need a special licence if you are supplying alcohol or guests are bringing their own alcohol, to a…

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Final Proposal for representation arrangements for the 2025 and 2028 local elections.

Submissions On 2 October 2024, South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) considered submissions received on its Initial Proposal regarding representation arrangements for the local elections to be held on 11 October…

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South Wairarapa District Council’s 2023-24 Annual Report adoption delayed

Despite South Wairarapa District Council’s commitment to transparency and accountability, unforeseen circumstances within external auditors Audit New Zealand have delayed the adoption of SWDC’s Annual Report for the 2023-24 financial…

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Foodbanks, families, forest regeneration and festivals given council support

Nourishing body, mind and environment are top priorities in South Wairarapa District Council’s annual Community and Youth Grant funds, which were distributed this month to foodbanks, family oriented projects and…

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Council collaborates with marae for community

South Wairarapa District Council is on a mission to empower the community in times of emergency and has forged a close connection with Hau Ariki Marae to strengthen its support…

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