South Wairarapa District Council

Greytown Ward
The South Wairarapa District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Greytown ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the South Wairarapa District Council election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Support efforts to increase recreational green space wherever possible.

    Encourage wide participation in sports and recreation at all ages by providing well managed parks and reserves.

    Ensure council owned assets such as pools and libraries are well supported, financed and managed to the benefit of all residents.

  • Encourage more events that bring tourists to the region. The Greytown Winter Festival is a great example of what can be done.

    Maintain and preserve the green spaces we currently have but seek to create more.

  • Support efforts to increase recreational green space wherever possible.

    Encourage wide participation in sports and recreation at all ages by providing well managed parks and reserves.

    Ensure council owned assets such as pools and libraries are well supported, financed and managed to the benefit of all residents.

  • Encourage more events that bring tourists to the region. The Greytown Winter Festival is a great example of what can be done.

    Maintain and preserve the green spaces we currently have but seek to create more.