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New citizens welcomed to Aotearoa by South Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 16 August 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Martin Connelly and Chief Executive Officer Janice Smith welcomed 17 new citizens to Aotearoa New Zealand on Thursday 15 August at the Waihinga Centre in…

Free Fund Finder launches for the South Wairarapa Community

POSTED ON: 16 August 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Do you need funds and help to find them? If so, help is at hand thanks to the powerful new free Fund Finder, which launched online this monthon the South…

Do you love art and want to see it grow in South Wairarapa?

POSTED ON: 6 August 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Calling art lovers to join a panel to distribute funding for local arts (Ngā putea mo ngā toi o te haukainga) to young, upcoming and experienced artists in the South…

SWDC Representation Review Public Notice

POSTED ON: 5 August 2024 | IN: Other

https://swdc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/Public-notice-for-SWDC-Representation-Arrangement.pdf

South Wairarapa District Council opens consultation on Representation Review

POSTED ON: 5 August 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council has opened consultation on its Representation Review and welcomes the South Wairarapa community to have their say to ensure they are represented at Council fairly and…

Septic waste disposal at Featherston WWTP

POSTED ON: 2 August 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

Update 3 October 2024 – disposal has now been re-established at the Featherston dumping site. South Wairarapa District Council has temporarily paused septic tank waste disposal at the Featherston Wastewater…

Historic Greytown sporting ground secured for community for 99 years

POSTED ON: 29 July 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

The historic Greytown Rugby Club grounds have been secured for 99 years for community use and renamed as Greytown Lands Trust Park, thanks to a watershed agreement between Greytown Lands…

Council humbled to give community $160,000 of new wellbeing funds

POSTED ON: 29 July 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

A large pool of money has been given to five South Wairarapa groups this month to enable them to create a safer, happier and healthier community with $160,000 from South…

2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan now published

POSTED ON: 26 July 2024 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Councils 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan is now published and available online. It was adopted by Councillors on 26 June 2024. Printed copies will be available for reference…

Calling all rangatahi and the community to apply for $120,000 of funds

POSTED ON: 25 July 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Do you need help to turn your dreams into reality? If so, South Wairarapa District Council wants to hear from you to find out if you qualify for a portion…