Archive: Media Releases

Press Release – 7 April 2017 South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) engaged a National Research Bureau to undertake a survey of residents in 2003, 2005, 2010, 2013 and 2016. SWDC…

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Press Release Friday 29 July 2016 – 3:00PM Update from the Local Government Commision regarding the structure of Local Government in Wellington and the Wairarapa. Full Press Release

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Council to Consider Martinborough Community Centre Funding South Wairarapa District Council will consider a proposal to raise the final funds needed for the Waihinga Centre, Martinborough’s planned new community centre,…

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Media Release 28 January 2015 Public submissions encouraged A new information brochure has been produced to encourage and assist public submissions on the proposal for local government reorganisation in the…

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MEDIA RELEASE – 1 May 2014 Wairarapa Councils Award Joint Roading Contracts to Reduce Costs The three Wairarapa Councils have worked together on retendering their road maintenance contracts for the…

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Media Release Satisfaction with South Wairarapa services grows A survey of the opinions and attitudes of South Wairarapa residents has shown that they are generally more satisfied with services provided…

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MEDIA RELEASE WAIRARAPA DISTRICT LICENSING COMMITTEES MEMBERS APPOINTED A new process to consider all alcohol licensing applications in the Wairarapa has been put in place, with the establishment of District…

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A comprehensive financial study has confirmed that not only is a separate Wairarapa unitary council financially viable, it is also likely to be the best option for meeting the needs…

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