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Activities to celebrate Conservation Week – competition and movie time!

4 August 2020 During Conservation Week –Te Wiki Tiaki Ao TÅ«roa –15-23 August, Carterton District Council and South Wairarapa District Council will focus on Climate Change. More about Conservation Week…

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Update on wastewater pipe repairs for Lake Ferry residents – normal water use and beach activity can resume

31 July 2020 Earlier in the week, third-party work undertaken near the Lake Ferry Wastewater Treatment Plant damaged the discharge pipework that takes wastewater from the plant to the irrigation…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Repairs and investigations underway on damaged Lake Ferry wastewater pipe

30 July 2020 (posted 31 July) Third party damage to the Lake Ferry Wastewater Treatment Plant resulted in the discharge of partially treated wastewater into nearby wetlands yesterday. Council and…

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Creative Communities Scheme Applications Now Open

Creative Communities Scheme Applications Now Open The Creative Communities Scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Wellington’s councils collaborate for Plastic Free July

14 July 2020 Councils from across the region have joined forces to take a combined approach to reducing plastic waste this July. Plastic Free July is an annual campaign to…

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July rates newsletter now available online

14 July 2020 The July 2020 issue of the quarterlyCommunity Focusnewsletter has today been issued with all rates invoices. It is also available online here.

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New annual rubbish and recycling calendar for your fridge

10 July 2020 We’ve created a new rubbish and recycling calendar for South Wairarapa urban residents, which shows collection dates through to June 2021, including those affected by public holidays.…

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SWDC’s Annual Plan is now available online

9 July 2020 The Annual Plan 2020/21, which was adopted by Council on 30 June (see media release),is nowavailable online. Thank you to everyone who took the time to make…

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Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund Now Open

Applications are now being accepted from school and sports club teams located in the South Wairarapa district. Funding Round Open 6 July 2020 – 10 August 2020 SWDC has $9,500,…

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Community and Youth Grant Fund Applications Close in Two Days!

There is $157,000 available for distribution for community grants and $75,000 available for distribution for youth grants. Grants will be awarded to eligible community organisations which contribute to the community…

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