Archive: Media Releases

Media release: SWDC launches spatial planning community engagement

9 July 2019 How do you want South Wairarapa to look in the future? That question, along with many more, is what South Wairarapa District Council is asking the community…

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SWDC’s Annual Plan for 2019/20 out now

South Wairarapa District Council has today released its Annual Plan for 2019/20. The Plan was adopted by Council on June 26, following a submissions process in which almost 180 ratepayers…

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SWDC’s Annual Plan for 2019/20 out now

South Wairarapa District Council has today released its Annual Plan for 2019/20. The Plan was adopted by Council on June 26, following a submissions process in which almost 180 ratepayers…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Featherston Wastewater upgrade community engagement

1 July 2019 South Wairarapa District Council will start a new round of community engagement on the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade proposal. Over the coming weeks Council will carry…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Greytown wastewater to land scheme goes live

19 June 2019 UPDATED 21 June with link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKZBP1IRX1o Switching on Greytown’s wastewater to land irrigation scheme is a major milestone in South Wairarapa District Council’s journey to…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Do “just one thing” for your environment today

Thursday 5 June 2019 The three Wairarapa councils are asking you to join them in doing “just one thing” for the good of the environment today to celebrate World Environment…

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SWDC’s new Chief Executive to start 4 June

South Wairarapa District Council’s new Chief Executive Harry Wilson will start on Tuesday 4 June. Harry has extensive Chief Executive and executive leadership experience as the current Director of Safety and…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Wairarapa Water Ltd secures PGF funding

24 May 2019 Wairarapa Water Ltd has scored a substantial win for the region by securing $800,000 of funding from the government’s Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) for its Wakamoekau community water…

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Media release – Boil water notice lifted for Martinborough

17 May 2019 Martinborough residents no longer need to boil water for drinking and food preparation. The decision to lift the boil water notice was taken by Council, in consultation…

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Where is your nearest Community Emergency Hub?

Media release from Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) 14 May 2019 Imagine that a large earthquake has struck the Wellington Region. You’ve made it home and checked on your family…

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