Archive: News

MEDIA RELEASE: Wairarapa councils launch regional Positive Ageing Strategy

13 August 2019 A region-wide strategy addressing how to meet the wellbeing needs of the Wairarapa’s ageing community was launched this morning at an event at the Carterton Events Centre.…

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South Wairarapa Mayor pays tribute to Cowra Breakout 75 years on

08 August 2019 South Wairarapa has played its part in commemorating the 235 lives lost in a tragedy that took place in Cowra, Australia, 75 years ago this week. South…

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

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…

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A thank you message to Featherston residents on wastewater feedback

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…

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

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. …

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Pre-Election Report 2019 now available

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…

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Martinborough water supply – preparations for permanent chlorination

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,…

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Library computer upgrade

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…

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

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…

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Featherston pupils breathing life back into stream

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…

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