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Setting the record straight on the timing of receiving the preliminary E.coli result in April

POSTED ON: 7 August 2019 | IN: News

There has been a suggestionthat South Wairarapa District Council had received a preliminary positive test result for E.coli during the day on 8th April 2019 and didn’t say anything about…

A thank you message to Featherston residents on wastewater feedback

POSTED ON: 5 August 2019 | IN: News

We wish to thank residents who took the time to attend our Featherston wastewater engagement drop-in sessions last month. We appreciate the community’s feedback. We are currently working through the…

Media Statement: WEDS addressing the region’s Primary Sector skill needs

POSTED ON: 2 August 2019 | IN: News

Thursday 1 August 2019 The Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy Group [WEDS] welcomes today’s announcement from Hon Chris Hipkins, the Minister of Education, on the reform of vocational education in New Zealand. …

Pre-Election Report 2019 now available

POSTED ON: 2 August 2019 | IN: News

Link to Pre-Election Report [PDF; 2.4MG] This pre-election report provides voters and candidates with information about the key issues facing the South Wairarapa District Council, its financial position and its major…

Martinborough water supply – preparations for permanent chlorination

POSTED ON: 30 July 2019 | IN: News

30 July 2019 The Council is planning to install a manganese extraction plant this summer in an important step towards providing clean, clear, safe and secure drinking water to Martinborough,…

Library computer upgrade

POSTED ON: 28 July 2019 | IN: News

The computers at South Wairarapa’s three libraries are being upgraded to newer, faster models. To enable the technology upgrade, the computers will be out of action at each library on the…

MEDIA RELEASE: Community feedback helps SWDC with next steps for the Featherston wastewater to land proposal

POSTED ON: 24 July 2019 | IN: News, Media Releases

24 July 2019 Feedback gleaned from six community engagement sessions on the Featherston wastewater to land proposal will help South Wairarapa District Council determine the best way forward in cleaning…

Featherston pupils breathing life back into stream

POSTED ON: 23 July 2019 | IN: News

St Teresa’s School students are going above and beyond to restore the health of Donald’s Creek. On Wednesday 31 July, a group of passionate Year 6 pupils will be planting…

Nominations for local body elections close 16 Aug 2019

POSTED ON: 17 July 2019 | IN: News

South Wairarapa District Council, the Mayor and three ward community boards make decisions that impact the everyday lives of those living in our community. These are the people who make the decisions…

MEDIA RELEASE: Action for Featherston’s vacant lot

POSTED ON: 14 July 2019 | IN: News, Media Releases

15 July 2019 South Wairarapa District Council is in the process of having two easements extinguished on its vacant commercial lot at 57 Fitzherbert St in Featherston. This…