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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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Cricket by Christmas for Martinborough’s Coronation Park

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…

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Property available for rent – Murphy’s Line, Featherston

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

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Wairarapa gears up community for crisis events

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…

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Christmas parades in the South Wairarapa 2024

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…

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South Wairarapa District Council adopts 2023-24 Annual Report

South Wairarapa District Council has adopted its 2023-24 Annual Report, slightly later than the statutory deadline of 31 October. The adoption was delayed due to unforeseen resourcing limitations and increased…

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Community presents rates petition to Council

At today’s South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) meeting, the Council heard from the owner of the ‘Cap Rates for South Wairarapa: Cap 2025/26 Rate Increase at 3%’ petition, and the…

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South Wairarapa District Council champions innovative sustainability

South Wairarapa District Council is thrilled to champion 19 innovative sustainability projects, which will benefit from $340,000 distributed to them from the Community Wellbeing Fund. “It is an honour to…

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Local Hīkoi to travel through Wairarapa – potential traffic delays Monday 18 November

Wairarapa tangata whenua are leading a local hīkoi (walk/march) across Wairarapa on Monday 18 November starting at Te Ore Ore Marae in Masterton and concluding at Papawai Marae in Greytown.…

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Residents survey reveals rise in satisfaction and room for improvement

The 2024 results of an independent survey on residents’ satisfaction of South Wairarapa District Council services show there is room for improvement with concerns such as perception of financial management,…

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SWDC to move forward developing Wai+T model

South Wairarapa District Council today voted to exit the Wellington Regional Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP), and to continue developing a joint Wairarapa + Tararua (Wai+T) WSDP. As part of…

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