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Māori taonga humbles South Wairarapa District Mayor

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…

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Consultation closes on Rating Policies Review

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…

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

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.…

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Residents survey reveals rise in satisfaction and room for improvement

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,…

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SWDC to move forward developing Wai+T model

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…

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Greytown water supply upgrade secured

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…

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200 litre Emergency Water Tanks in stock and available for purchase

If we are without water temporarily, are you prepared? We have 200 litre Emergency Water Tanks available at the discounted price of $128 per tank (pick-up only) and they are…

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Summer pools to open 30 November

The three South Wairarapa Swimming pools are almost ready to open for summer! The pools at Martinborough, Featherston and Greytown will all open on Saturday 30 November and remain open…

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Road closure East West Access Road – Sunday 8 December

The East West Access Road between the bridge and Te Hopi Road will be closed on Sunday 8 December 2024 for the annual Motorcycle Sprints, Cliffhanger Promotions has been running…

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Jellicoe Street Martinborough closure Monday 12 to Tuesday 13 November

There will be a two day road closure on Jellicoe Street between Memorial Square and Naples Street, Martinborough, for resealing work from Tuesday 12 November to Wednesday 13 November from…

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Martinborough Fair road closure February & March 2025

Roads throughout Martinborough will be closed for the Martinborough Fair on two days: Saturday 1 February 2025 and Saturday 1 March 2025. There are no postponement dates for these events.…

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Māori ward name reflects the jewel in South Wairarapa’s crown

South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to reveal the name of its first ever Māori ward andextends its deep appreciation to Papawai Marae for the gifting of the name to…

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