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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…

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…

Old courthouse looking for new tenant

POSTED ON: 25 June 2024 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

One of Featherston’s most treasured and historic buildings, the Old Courthouse, is available for lease to a caring new tenant. The characterful building is ideal for businesses, community groups or…

Martinborough Square lights up

POSTED ON: 24 June 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

If Martinborough Square looks lighter and brighter at night, it’s all thanks to the repair of the 17 inground uplights which have been replaced with new fittings and are now…

Surplus Motor Vehicle Tender

POSTED ON: 19 June 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

Surplus to Council’s fleet needs, the following vehicle is for sale by tender: Year Make Model Fuel Type Registration Registration Expires WOF Expires Odometer 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Petrol GQD718…

Recreation trail users enjoy safe new path on Underhill Road

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

Walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and stages can now enjoy a more comfortable and safe stretch of trail along Underhill Road in Featherston. The new purpose built…

Old Featherston Courthouse maintenance and refurbishment

POSTED ON: 13 June 2024 | IN: News

A few weeks ago, the vinyl in the Old Featherston Courthouse was tested to ascertain whether asbestos was present and the results tested positive. Accredited Asbestos Specialists NZ Ltd (AASL)…

Greytown Old Library lease awarded to local artisans

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

At the 5 June South Wairarapa District Council Strategy Working Committee (SWC) meeting, the lease of Greytown’s Old Library was awarded to Te Hupenui/Greytown Artists Incorporated (Te Hupenui) following Expressions…