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CDC are proud to be contributing to improved water quality following the announcement from Greater Wellington Regional Council that Ruamahanga has been recognised nationally for its improved water quality. The recognition of Ruamahanga’s improved water quality was...

Thank you to everyone who has shared their concerns about the smell at our wastewater treatment facility. We are currently working towards rectifying this issue. While we get it under control we have stopped the flow into the offending pond, and are working on the...

MEDIA RELEASE STRATEGY SEEKS TO MAXIMISE THE WAIRARAPA ADVANTAGE Wairarapa has set itself an aspirational goal to offer the best of rural and urban living in a strategy for economic development unveiled this evening. The Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy is the...

Media Statement – Carterton Events Centre Finalist for EVANZ Awards 2018   The team at Carterton Events Centre are delighted to announce they have been confirmed as finalists for the Ticketmaster Small Venue of the Year at the EVANZ Awards 2018. The annual EVANZ...

MEDIA RELEASE 5 November 2018 Minister to support launch of Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy The Regional Economic Development Minister, Hon Shane Jones, will join key Wairarapa stakeholders in Masterton for the launch of the  region’s new economic development...

We’ve had a busy month! We launched the Positive Ageing Strategy survey at the Age Concern Expo in September and haven’t looked back since with surveys, interviews, research and planning our community workshops.  You can follow what's happening through our regular...

Bus passengers will be able to travel for free throughout the Wairarapa on Christmas Day following a proposal approved by Greater Wellington Regional Council. Mayor John Booth says he is happy to hear the news announced today. "This is a great gift for our community,...

We are now entering our busiest part of the year for special licences. If you are planning a special event for Christmas or over the summer and require an alcohol special licence you need to get your application in early. All applications must be made at least 20...

GWRC Media Statement GWRC welcomes significant investment in the region’s railways Greater Wellington Regional Council welcomes today’s announcement of government funding to improve the region’s rail network infrastructure. Transport Minister Phil Twyford today...

MEDIA RELEASE E-waste launches across Wairarapa 3 October 2018 Residents across Wairarapa are now able to dispose of electronic waste free of charge at transfer stations. From Monday 1st October the Masterton, Carterton, and Martinborough transfer stations began...

Our population is ageing quickly and we want to be part of an age-friendly Wairarapa.  This means a community where people of all ages are respected, included and connected to people that are important to them. To help plan for this, the Councils of Wairarapa would...

News media release 11 September 2018 More seats on Wairarapa Line good news for commuters Wairarapa rail commuters will be the winners in a trial designed to increase capacity on the Wairarapa Line from Wellington to Masterton. From 24 September Metlink will increase...