Our Community
We live in a beautiful part of the country, and it’s the people of Wairarapa that make it so special – the parents who coach, the volunteers who support, the people who keep on giving to make this a great place to live.
We’re proud to be part of it, giving grassroots support to all those people in hundreds of organisations who care for the Wairarapa like we do.
WBS ratings stay strong
WBS credit rating has been reaffirmed by international credit rating agency Fitch Ratings, at BB+ (Stable), a rate we’ve maintained for close to 15 years, confirming our position as a robust and credible alternative for Wairarapa investors and borrowers.
WBS partnering with CDC to bring the 2021 Carterton Heart of Winter Festival to the Wairarapa
WBS is proud to be partnering with Carterton District Council (CDC) to bring the WBS Carterton Heart of Winter Festival to the region from the 9th to the 18th July this year.The partnership will see hands-on support from WBS, with staff on hand to help with the...
Local hockey club punching above its weight
Back in 2014 Dalefield Hockey Club had a big problem to solve. Players who had come up through the club were leaving to go to Victoria University and naturally joining Wellington teams. The club needed them back.
WBS proud to be supporting our local food banks
Our local food banks do a fantastic job in helping those in need across our communities.
Already under pressure to meet the demand for their services, all our local food banks have seen an increased need for food parcels during COVID-19.
Building up the Martinborough Men’s Shed
In the middle of Martinborough, in the old Courthouse building, surprising creations are being built from scratch or brought back to life.