Archive: News

Annual Plan 2020/2021 Consultation coming soon

2 April 2020 As we do every year for the years in between releasing our Long Term Plan (LTP), we consult with the community about the activities that should be…

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Easing of Watering Restrictions for all of South Wairarapa, for now

10 February 2020 South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen is delighted with Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston’s efforts in conserving water over the past two weeks since a total outdoor water ban was…

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Reflections from our Māori Standing Committee Chair and Mayor this Waitangi Day

6 February 2020 Waitangi Day is an important day in our country’s history. Today, we reflect on how this day in 1840 has shaped our nation and how we, as…

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MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC appoints Kit Nixon as external appointee to Finance Risk & Audit Committee

5 February 2020 To improve openness and transparency, an independent member has, for the first time, been appointed to the Council’s Finance Audit & Risk Committee. The appointment of Kit…

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TVNZ Breakfast coming to Greytown

4 February 2020 South Wairarapa District Council welcomes TVNZ’s Breakfast Show to the District next Wednesday, as the show hits the road in partnership with the New Zealander of the Year…

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MEDIA STATEMENT FROM WELLINGTON WATER – Wastewater discharge – Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant

31 January 2020 An ongoing issue at the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant has again resulted in a discharge of partially treated wastewater into the Ruamahanga River. This occurred on Monday…

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MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC sells Featherston Town Centre land for commercial development

30 January 2020 Council-owned land at 57 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston, has been sold to owners of the neighbouring supermarket for commercial development. This is a positive outcome for the Council…

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Swimming Pool Hours for School Terms

School Terms: Saturday, 30 November 2019 to Friday, 13 December 2019 Monday, 27 January 2020 to Sunday, 15 March 2020 School Holidays and Public Holidays: Monday, 16 December 2019 to…

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Early close for Greytown and Featherston Swimming pool – Swimming Club Meets 2020

Please note that there are some early closures to the public of the Featherston and Greytown pools due to competitions. Greytown Swimming Club: Sue Keltie Meet this Sunday, 2 February 2020 –…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Immediate Outdoor Water Ban for Martinborough Township

27 January 2020 Despite the call to the community to immediately cease using water outside and to conserve water generally, water consumption has reached critical levels in Martinborough. “Over the…

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