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Māori taonga humbles South Wairarapa District Mayor

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

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…

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…

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…

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

POSTED ON: 15 November 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

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.…

Residents survey reveals rise in satisfaction and room for improvement

POSTED ON: 14 November 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

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,…

SWDC to move forward developing Wai+T model

POSTED ON: 13 November 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

Greytown water supply upgrade secured

POSTED ON: 13 November 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council’s Strategy Working Committee today deliberated and agreed that Greytown’s water supply treatment facility upgrade will be within Soldiers Memorial Park, increasing the resilience of the towns…