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Of weather and food – and other things!
Well before the Council has finished repairing the worst of the damage from the terrible weather we experienced earlier this year, El…
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South Wairarapa District Council Chief Executive announces decision to step down
South Wairarapa District Council Chief Executive Janice Smith has announced she will not seek reappointment to another permanent term as Chief Executive…
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Library kiosks coming your way
Self-service kiosks will soon be available at all three libraries across South Wairarapa, bringing with them a convenient optionfor borrowing items and…
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Mayor welcomes new citizens
From Canada to Samoa, eight people took the oath of New Zealand citizenship last month at a ceremony held in Martinborough Town…
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Top up for summer
Hot dry weather is the name of the game across South Wairarapa this summer with forecast El Niño conditions likely to place…
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Biggsy joins Council
South Wairarapa District Council welcomed its newest elected member, Peter Biggs CNZM, at a Council meeting in Martinborough in October. Mayor Fran…
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A win for Cape Palliser Road
Mayor Fran Wilde has welcomed news of continued funding for Cape Palliser Road from the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)…
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Built to last
Hurupi Stream Bridge has firmer foundations following repair work in response to damage caused during storms in February this year. Floodwaters during…
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New te reo Māori games kete
South Wairarapa Libraries had a huge spike in engagement during Māori Language Week (Te Wiki o te reo Māori) in September this…
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Regent Street new footpath
Pedestrians can now enjoy a new footpath on Regent Street, which was completed this year as part of Council’s annual urban footpath…
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Piling on the taxes?
“No new taxes” is an appealing mantra, and one of a current Party’s centrepiece of its re-election campaign. Some local government members…
