Archive: News

MEDIA RELEASE: Local election voting opens

19 September 2019 South Wairarapa District voters will be able to cast their votes in the 2019 local council elections from tomorrow (Friday 20 September). Voting papers started to be…

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Water shutdown for part of Oxford St Martinborough – 18 September

WATER SHUTDOWN FOR 28-79 OXFORD STREET MARTINBOROUGH City Care, the South Wairarapa District Council Contractor is working on the water main in this area. As part of the work, the…

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Celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

South Wairarapa District Council has enjoyed embracing Aotearoa’s native tongue as Te Wiki o te Reo Māori/Māori Language Week comes to a close. The Council aims to continue its commitment…

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Final reminder for feedback on the Spatial Plan Discussion Document

11 September 2019   Me Pēhea Te Kōrero? How can I have my say?   Final reminder that the close date for feedback on our Spatial Plan Discussion Document is…

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Date change for wastewater treatment plant visit

Due to a clash of events and with some regret, the South Wairarapa District Council is rescheduling the community visit to the Greytown and Featherston wastewater treatment plants. The new…

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New kerbside recycling service starts this week!

09 September 2019 A reminder to South Wairarapa residents who receive the kerbside recycling service, please put your crates with glass out this week, along with your yellow rubbish bags. ​Next…

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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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MEDIA RELEASE: Residents invited to visit Greytown and Featherston wastewater treatment plants

UPDATE: 11 September 2019 – Due to a clash of events, the wastewater treatment plant visit has been rescheduled to Saturday 21 September, a week later than previously scheduled. Council apologises…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Lessons Learned Report on Martinborough water released

5 September 2019 South Wairarapa District Council has released a Lessons Learned Report following the boil water incidents that occurred in Martinborough in February and April 2019. The Report documents…

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We’re wheeeelie excited! Colouring-in Competition

To celebrate our new recycling service starting 9 September, we’re running a colouring-in competition. Colouring-in sheets with entry form can be downloaded here or picked up from your local South…

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