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Minimising our waste: new waste plan for the Wellington region out for consultation

POSTED ON: 2 August 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

Wellington region’s councils are consulting on the Draft Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) 2023–2029 to transform how we deal with waste and foster a sustainable future. This…

Council’s Dog Pound wins the LGNZ SuperIdea Award

POSTED ON: 1 August 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Other

South Wairarapa District Council is humbled by the recognition for its dog pound project. The Council won the SuperIdea category award and was a runner-up for the Supreme award at…

Next steps on library opening hours

POSTED ON: 25 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

25 July 2023 At today’s Infrastructure and Community Services Committee meeting, Councillors deliberated on the possible scenarios for an optimal solution to when the three South Wairarapa district libraries should…

Consultation closes on interim Speed Management Plan and Speed Review

POSTED ON: 25 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

A consultation led by South Wairarapa and Carterton District Councils on an interim Speed Management Plan has now closed. The proposal asked for feedback on lowering the speed limit around…

South Wairarapa warmly welcomes its latest citizens

POSTED ON: 21 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

When the sun breaks out from behind the clouds on a dismal day and creates a beautiful sunny window, then we know things will go well. Such was today as…

Fees and charges for 2023/24

POSTED ON: 3 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates, Other

Fees and charges for the new 2023/24 year are now available on Council’s website.

Media release: Lake Ferry Campsite service agreement confirmed

POSTED ON: 3 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

3 July 2023 South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) is pleased to announce that KiwiCamp, a renowned New Zealand business specialising in campground infrastructure, took over the servicing of the Lake…

MEDIA RELEASE: Lake Ferry Campsite Lease

POSTED ON: 30 June 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates, Other

30 June 2023 South Wairarapa District Council and Mrs. Mary Tipoki are pleased to confirm that a mutually acceptable end to the long-term Lake Ferry Holiday Park lease has been…

South Wairarapa District Council adopts 2023/24 Annual Plan

POSTED ON: 28 June 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa district Councillors were swift in adopting the 2023/24 Annual Plan at today’s Council meeting with 6 Councillors in favour and 3 voting against. The published version of the…

Consultation opens on draft Interim Speed Management Plan and Speed Review

POSTED ON: 23 June 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa and Carterton District councils are asking for feedback on our interim Speed Management Plan that proposes to lower the speed limit around several schools and marae, and a…

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