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Media release from Minister of Conservation: Wairarapa Moana seeks international recognition as vital wetland

POSTED ON: 5 June 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

5 June 2020 The Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage is celebrating World Environment Day with an announcement of a major step towards Wairarapa Moana being recognised as an internationally significant…

Are you needing some help to find employment/employees?

POSTED ON: 27 May 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council and the Wairarapa Whanau Trust are working in collaborationon an employment initiative with the focus on people living in the South Wairarapa who are looking for…

Media release: South Wairarapa awarded government funding to boost youth employment

POSTED ON: 25 May 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

25May 2020 South Wairarapa District Council is just one of four small councils to be awarded funding from the Industry Partnerships, Skills for Industry – Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ)…

MEDIA RELEASE: Joint committee to lead Wairarapa’s recovery

POSTED ON: 21 May 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

22 May 2020 The three Wairarapa councils have agreed to form a joint committee to lead the region’s recovery from the impacts of Covid-19. The decisions were taken at extraordinary…

Media release: More time given for spatial planning project

POSTED ON: 8 May 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

8 May 2020 South Wairarapa District Council has agreed to allow up to three months before submitting recommendations on how to proceed with the South Wairarapa Spatial Plan, to the…

Media Release: Council supports Heritage Site listing for Carkeek Observatory

POSTED ON: 4 May 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

4 May 2020 South Wairarapa District Council has signalled its initial support for a proposal by Heritage New Zealand (HNZ) to add Featherston’s Carkeek Observatory to the New Zealand Heritage…

Media Release: SWDC releases its Annual Plan Consultation Document 2020/21

POSTED ON: 24 April 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

24 April 2020 South Wairarapa District Council has today released its Annual Plan Consultation Document online for community feedback. Council adopted the proposed plan on Wednesday by video-conference, as it…

MEDIA RELEASE: Councils focus on business support

POSTED ON: 8 April 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

8 April 2020 All three Wairarapa district councils are putting measures in place to ensure ongoing support for local retailers and service providers during lockdown. They say helping local businesses…

MEDIA RELEASE: Watering restrictions ease for Greytown and Featherston

POSTED ON: 6 April 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

6 April 2020 Watering restrictions have been eased today for Greytown and Featherston. Increased rainfall and a steady decline in water demand with the change in season means that limited…

MEDIA RELEASE: Council appoints Emergency Committee to continue lawful decision-making

POSTED ON: 25 March 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

25 March 2020 Today (Wednesday 25th March 2020), South Wairarapa District Council held an emergency meeting to discuss special delegations for decision-making and government processes during the COVID-19 pandemic. An…