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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…

Council takes steps to stop illegal rubbish dumping on coast

POSTED ON: 17 July 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council is working to prevent illegal rubbish dumping on the south coast, which is causing environmental damage to water quality and marine life. Council staff believe that…

New funds strengthen Hau Ariki Marae as community centre in emergencies

POSTED ON: 15 July 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

It’s official. Hau Ariki Marae’s ability to be an Emergency Assistance Centre to the community during crisis events has been strengthened thanks to gaining funds for solar power from central…

Septic disposal site temporary pause

POSTED ON: 11 July 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council has temporarily paused septic tank waste disposal at the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant dumping site, located in a manhole along Waite Street, following a recommendation from…

Applications open to new $500,000 wellbeing fund

POSTED ON: 8 July 2024 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council is putting the capital C in Community with a new Wellbeing Fund of $500,000 available now for individuals and groups to build wellbeing initiatives that benefit…

Council puts best foot forward for pedestrian safety

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

South Wairarapa District Council is brightening the way for walkers with the installation of new lights at the 16 pedestrian crossings across the district. The work will standardise lighting at…

Rates search tool currently unavailable

POSTED ON: 1 July 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

This function is temporarily unavailable while we are updating the new financial year’s rates. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We anticipate that it will be available by mid July. If…

South Wairarapa District Council adopts Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024-25

POSTED ON: 26 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Wednesday 26 June 2024 Today South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) adopted its 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan (Enhanced AP) with a unanimous vote. The Enhanced AP sets out the budget, including…

Matariki events in the South Wairarapa 2024

POSTED ON: 26 June 2024 | IN: News

Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars, that rises in midwinter and for many Māori, heralds the start of the new year. Matariki is a time to celebrate,…

Representation Review workshop – time change today 26 June

POSTED ON: 26 June 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

Todays Representation Review workshop, originally scheduled for 12.30pm, has now been rescheduled for 11.00am due to a prior meeting finishing early. The workshop will be livestreamed on the SWDC YouTube…

Council celebrates volunteers’ vital role in community

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

Volunteers flocked to the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough this morning for the South Wairarapa District Council’s Big Shout Out to volunteers in the community. “Volunteers play a critical role…