Archive: News

SWDC joins Pack the Bus 2019

Pack the Bus is back for 2019 bigger and better than ever, this time taking over the whole of the Wairarapa.  We want to completely pack a bus full of…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Martinborough Township starts summer water restrictions on 30 November 2019

19 November 2019 South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen is counting on the spirit of community in Martinborough to support the council’s call to conserve water earlier than usual this summer.…

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MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC welcomes Wellington Water’s full review of town water supplies

13 November 2019 South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen said today that the safety of the district’s drinking water is a top priority for him and his council. Speaking after a…

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MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC welcomes Wellington Water’s full review of town water supplies

13 November 2019 South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen said today that the safety of the district’s  drinking water is a top priority for him and his council. Speaking after a…

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Talk to the Mayor drop-in sessions – back up and running

19 May2019 Mayor Alex Beijen is available once again to meet you for drop-in discussions at the information centres. Your personal details will be collectedfor contact tracingand hand sanitiser will…

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Talk to the Mayor drop-in sessions – Cancelled until further notice

24 March 2019 Alex is sorry he can’t meet people during these challenging times. I can’t meet you in person but if you are welcome to send your questions, queries…

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SWDC celebrates 30-year anniversary

5 November 2019 On 1 November, SWDC celebrated 30 years of existence since the amalgamation of the three town borough councils and the Featherston County Council. To mark the occasion,…

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Rubbish/recycling collection, due to public holiday Monday

Just a quick reminder that next week, with Monday being a public holiday, rubbish/recycling collection will be pushed out a day, as shown in the calendar delivered with your wheelie…

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How can I reduce my greenhouse gas emissions? Consumption choices

In this section, we will see a third way to reduce your greenhouse gas emission. You can make a difference with your consumption choice. Bellow are some ideas to consider.…

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Proposal to stop and sell legal road – East St, Greytown

South Wairarapa District Council, under Section 342(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1974 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act, proposes to stop portions of legal road located in…

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