Politics

Historical note: Long Term Plan done, dusted

For those still paying attention: South Wairarapa rates on average are up 4.3 percent for 2025 – 2026 (July – June year).…

Aug 2025

Politics

New South Wairarapa District Council Libraries structure in place 

South Wairarapa District Council has recently concluded a process to review the district’s library structure to ensure it is fit-for-purpose to deliver…

Aug 2025

Community News

Martinborough Library

Mīharo!   Rebecca Larson, the author of Twinkle, Twinkle, Matariki has generously offered our communities the chance to win a plush Taniwha toy.   This…

Aug 2025

Community News

Support and connections for Seniors at Heartlands

Winter is truly upon us, and here at Heartlands we love to see people use our space to warm up, learn something…

Aug 2025

Health & Wellbeing

MartinboroughRugby Club reclaims community gym to benefit all

Martinborough Rugby Football Club (MRFC) is proud to announce it has officially taken back the management of the town’s community gym, revitalising…

Aug 2025

Arts & Culture

Wairarapa Youth Orchestra tunes upfor global showcase 

Every week, the heart of Carterton beats with the rhythm of young talent. Inside St. David’s Church, tamariki and rangatahi from across the…

Aug 2025

Arts & Culture

Swing Back in Time atJazz in Martinborough 2025

A Truly Community Festival Returns. Martinborough is about to swing into spring as Jazz in Martinborough returns for its 13th edition on…

Aug 2025

Arts & Culture

What makes the Martinborough Music Festival special?

First, it’s the music. Chamber music may sometimes be thought of as difficult and not easily approached by those who are more…

Aug 2025

Environment

Antarctic drill rig bites into local climate history

An Antarctic-bound drilling rig has had modifications tested near Martinborough before it’s shipped to the ice as a key part of an…

Aug 2025

Politics

Keeping an eye on illegal dumping

Illegally dumped waste has been cleared from a site along the South Wairarapa coast at an enormous cost to the Council and…

Aug 2025

Event News

Town pulls together to create month-long winter initiative: Pour & Explore Martinborough 

This winter, Martinborough is bringing a splash of warmth and local flair to the colder months with the launch of a month-long…

Aug 2025

Politics

Councillors’ complaint “frivolous” and costly to ratepayers 

A serious Code of Conduct complaint by six South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) members against Mayor Martin Connelly was found to be…

Aug 2025

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