Archive: Media Releases

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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MEDIA RELEASE: Councils take action during Global Climate Change week

Mon 14 October 2019    Helping reduce the effects of climate change has become even easier for members of the South Wairarapa and Carterton communities after the two councils developed…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hearing extension for Featherston wastewater upgrade proposal

02 October 2019 South Wairarapa District Council has been granted a further extension of time to complete the hearing for its Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant resource consent application. The previous…

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MEDIA RELEASE: South Wairarapa District Council joins Wellington Water

26 September 2019 South Wairarapa District Council today became a joint owner of Wellington Water, and from 1 October 2019 becomes the sixth council to benefit from the council-owned company’s…

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MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC votes in favour of permanent chlorination for Martinborough

23 September 2019 South Wairarapa District Council formally approved permanent chlorination of Martinborough’s water supply at a full Council meeting on 18 September. This decision follows two boil water notices…

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