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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…

Consultation opens for Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw

POSTED ON: 13 October 2023 | IN: News

South Wairarapa District Council would like your feedback on our Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw. New Zealand’s freedom camping laws allow camping on all Council land unless it is prohibited through…

Announcement of Chief Executive Appointment

POSTED ON: 11 October 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

Mayor Martin Connelly said “The South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Janice Smith to the position of Chief Executive. Mrs Smith is currently Group…

Cape Palliser Road repairs

POSTED ON: 3 October 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Work to repair a dropout at on Cape Palliser Road above the Hurupi Stream has been completed, approximately 1.4km from the Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve turn-off. The shoulder and westbound…

Mobile phone recycling in partnership with Sustainable Coastlines

POSTED ON: 2 October 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Do you have an unused mobile phone? South Wairarapa District Council has partnered with Sustainable Coastlines through their mobile recycling scheme. You can now drop off your old mobile phone…

Council office and library update: Thursday 5 October

POSTED ON: 2 October 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Due to a staff meeting, the Martinborough Council office and Featherston library will open at the later time of 10:30am on Thursday 5 October. All calls will be diverted to…

Cycle track to Featherston gains official status

POSTED ON: 29 September 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

A 10km section of the Remutaka Cycle Trail taking cyclists directly into Featherston from Cross Creek, is now officially part of the Great Rides network. The Remutaka Cycle Trail is…

Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant: Review recommends council adopts new processes

POSTED ON: 21 September 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

The findings of a joint review that looked into circumstances leading to the suspension of new connections to the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant was presented to Council yesterday. The joint…

Afterhours animal control temporarily unavailable

POSTED ON: 21 September 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council is facing a challenging period for the resourcing of our animal control service due to staff sickness and availability. This has led to temporarily pause to…

South Wairarapa District Council grants $74,494 to community

POSTED ON: 18 September 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

The South Wairarapa District Council Finance Committee has allocated a portion of the 2023-24 Community & Youth Grant Fund to a variety of organisations from across South Wairarapa. Council’s policy…