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South Wairarapa District Council appoints new General Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services

South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Clare Barton as General Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services, who…

Apr 2026

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From Our Mayor 

The Council is at present looking at next year’s budget. Following a review of spending, we have identified savings that will help…

Apr 2026

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Causes of Road Accidents in the South Wairarapa

It is obvious that reducing speed in the vicinity of schools especially during pick up and drop off times is a sensible…

Apr 2026

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Council calls for voices to join new Rural and Coastal Advisory Group

If you live in a rural or coastal area and would like to strengthen your community now and into the future, the…

Apr 2026

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Martinborough Cycle and Walking Trails Public Meeting

Martinborough Town Hall at 7.00pm on Wednesday 15 April. You are invited to a community meeting to discuss how Martinborough can make…

Apr 2026

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New Speed limits for South Wairarapa Schools

A variable speed limit of 30km/h will apply outside every South Wairarapa school at the beginning and end of the school day. Speed limits…

Mar 2026

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From Our Mayor

A massive thank-you to all those who looked after one another and ensured no loss of life in the ferocious February storm.…

Mar 2026

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Huangarua Bridge becomes one lane

South Wairarapa District Council’s Infrastructure Committee have approved the decision to convert Martinborough’s Huangarua Bridge from two-lanes to one-lane. The Huangarua Bridge…

Mar 2026

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SWDC Community Board Grants now accepting applications  

South Wairarapa’s Martinborough and Greytown Community Boards are now inviting applications for their 2025-26 funding rounds, with the Featherston Board and Māori…

Mar 2026

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Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant – Stage 2 Improvements

South Wairarapa District Council recently purchased land north of Pain Farm for the intended purpose of irrigating treated wastewater from the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant (MWWTP) to land.  …

Mar 2026

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Find a loved one with Plotbox

It’s easier to find loved ones and others you’re searching for at the Martinborough Cemetery now, thanks to a new sign displaying…

Feb 2026

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From Our Mayor 

After new councillors spent post-election time discovering the mysteries of local government, the Council is now gearing up, with exciting work planned.…

Feb 2026

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