News

Notice: Pool openings delayed

The South Wairarapa District Council would like to advise that the opening of the district’s three swimming pools has been pushed back a week due to delayed building supplies for…

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News: Seeking feedback on Positively Ageing Strategy/Te Hōkai Nuku

23 November 2021 Media Statement from Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils The great ideas from Wairarapa’s older people will help inform the next crucial three-year stage of the…

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News: Bringing some Christmas cheer

24 November 2021 South Wairarapa towns are getting ready to welcome “Pack the Bus” for another successful year. The bus will travel around the region picking up gifts for distribution…

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News: Rates decision from South Wairarapa District Council

17 November 2021 South Wairarapa District Council Mayor, Alex Beijen, confirmed that at today’s Council meeting, South Wairarapa District Councillors discussed the challenges it faces setting a long term investment…

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News: Council vacancy to be filled

17 November 2021 South Wairarapa District Councillors have voted to fill a vacancy on the Council and offer the position to a former councillor, Colin Olds. The vacancy arose in…

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NEWS: Historic settlement welcomed

5 November 2021 South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen has welcomed a historic deed of settlement between Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua and the Crown signed last week. The $115…

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NEWS: Alcohol bylaw passed

4 November 2021 An alcohol control bylaw which benefits hospitality venues in Featherston has been ratified by the South Wairarapa District Council. At its meeting on 3 November, the Council…

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NEWS: What to know about the rates public meetings

We’ve answered some of the questions you might have about the upcoming public meetings, particularly around Covid-19 etiquette and some of the issues. Find the agenda for the meeting here.…

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NEWS: Wood St trees

1 November 2021 Several trees in Greytown’s Wood St are being felled because of their diseased condition. The professional arborist’s report raised public safety concerns which have been confirmed by…

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NOTICE: Rates reduction options meeting – an update

29 October 2021 On Wednesday (October 27), South Wairarapa District Councillors and Officials met to consider options for reducing the rates burden on ratepayers for this financial year (2021/22). This…

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