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Creative sparks fly in latest arts funding round

South Wairarapa’s arts community is riding a well-funded wave of creativity with funding allocations from the latest Creative Communities Scheme this month. Six applicants will share $10,600 of funds, supporting arts across the district:  Strong criteria in…

Jun 2026

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Proposed engagement with the community

The Martinborough Community Board has begun developing its plan for the current triennium and is inviting the community to help shape local…

Jun 2026

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Community Boards give funds to art, foodbank,emergency hub and more 

Greytown and Martinborough Community Boards have put their funding where their communities most need it with their latest grants going to everything from age concern, animal…

Jun 2026

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Funding lifeline to young sports people

Travel grants are set to be a gamechanger for young sportspeople in South Wairarapa, who will collectively receive $10,850 of funds over…

Jun 2026

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Wairarapa by-election 

Nominations for the Greater Wellington Regional Council by-election in the Wairarapa General Constituency opened on Thursday May 14. The by-election follows an…

Jun 2026

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Safe and secured – Featherston’s reliable drinking water pipeline  

South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Fran Wilde, councillors and Featherston Community Board members assembled on the banks of Tauwharenīkau River to celebrate and give thanks with the Fulton Hogan…

Jun 2026

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Wairarapa Tararua’s water entity officially launched 

The establishment of Wairarapa Tararua’s new water organisation reached a major milestone with the launch of the entity, and the announcement of…

May 2026

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From Our Mayor 

Recently we set up the South Wairarapa Rural and Coastal Advisory Group. It’s genesis was the legally-required formal Representation Review by the…

May 2026

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Supporting our local community groups

The Community Board had $18,754 available to support community activities this financial year. Grant applications were requested from community organisations and also…

May 2026

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Take back New Zealand’s Energy Sovereignty 

“We are takers not market-makers in the great global energy game.” That is the reality which always leads New Zealand to tread…

May 2026

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South Wairarapa District Council moves to improve safety on Huangarua Bridge

Safety first is the focus of the change from two lanes to one on Huangarua Bridge in South Wairarapa, with implementation now…

May 2026

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Five Towns Trail – the Martinborough link 

Martinborough Community Board hosted a public meeting in April, which was attended by over 50 people interested in opportunities to extend the…

May 2026

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