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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…

South Wairarapa District Council adopts 2023-24 Annual Report

POSTED ON: 20 November 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

Community presents rates petition to Council

POSTED ON: 20 November 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

South Wairarapa District Council champions innovative sustainability

POSTED ON: 19 November 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…