Archive: Media Releases

URGENT MEDIA RELEASE: Martinborough Township Outdoor Water Ban

10 December 2019 South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen is urging the community to immediately cease using water outside and to conserve water generally. “On Monday evening, the pump on the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Greytown township getting ultra violet (UV) water treatment

7 December 2019 South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen is pleased with progress toward installing UV treatment for the Greytown township. Ultraviolet light inactivates microbes in water and will provide an…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Craggy Range ‘Packs the Bus’ for Wairarapa children in need

6 December 2019 Craggy Range packed a big surprise at the Martinborough Square Pack the Bus event today. The local vineyard gifted 800-plus Santa sacks to Wairarapa’s Pack the Bus…

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MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC gets ready to welcome ‘Pack the Bus’

3 November 2020 South Wairarapa towns are getting ready to welcome “Pack the Bus” for the first year, following its success in Masterton last year. The district’s first event will…

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MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC’s 2018/2019 Annual Report now available online

28 November 2019 In the past financial year (1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019), South Wairarapa District Council has experienced change, delivered against planned projects, and overcome some challenges.…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Greytown aiming to futureproof sport and recreation facilities

27 November 2019 Futureproofing Greytown’s sport and recreation facilities is a step closer with the formation of an advisory group led by Greytown Community Sport and Leisure Society (GCSLS). Chaired by…

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MEDIA RELEASE: New Council approves additional funding to provide safe drinking water

20 November 2019 The new South Wairarapa District Council today unanimously agreed to additional investment for urgent work to provide multi-barrier protection for all town water supplies. This decision was…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Martinborough Township starts summer water restrictions on 30 November 2019

19 November 2019 South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen is counting on the spirit of community in Martinborough to support the council’s call to conserve water earlier than usual this summer.…

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MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC welcomes Wellington Water’s full review of town water supplies

13 November 2019 South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen said today that the safety of the district’s drinking water is a top priority for him and his council. Speaking after a…

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MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC welcomes Wellington Water’s full review of town water supplies

13 November 2019 South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen said today that the safety of the district’s  drinking water is a top priority for him and his council. Speaking after a…

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