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Chlorination of the Martinborough Water Supply – towards resilience

POSTED ON: 1 July 2019 | IN: News

1 July 2019 On Wednesday 26 June Council agreed to consult with the community on the risks associated with the existing temporary chlorination arrangements in Martinborough, and the construction and…

Large item kerbside refuse collection 29 July- 1August

POSTED ON: 28 June 2019 | IN: News

28 June 2019 Previously termed ‘inorganic collection, this large item kerbside collection service is for all South Wairarapa properties currently paying for refuse collection on their rates. The collection is limited to…

Single-use plastic shopping bag ban: Facts for businesses

POSTED ON: 23 June 2019 | IN: News

24 June 2019 The Waste Minimisation (Plastic Shopping Bags) Regulations 2018 [New Zealand Legislation website] comes into force on 1 July 2019. From this date retailers will no longer be able to…

MEDIA RELEASE: Greytown wastewater to land scheme goes live

POSTED ON: 19 June 2019 | IN: News, Media Releases

19 June 2019 UPDATED 21 June with link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKZBP1IRX1o Switching on Greytown’s wastewater to land irrigation scheme is a major milestone in South Wairarapa District Council’s journey to…

Call for further submissions – Register of Notable Trees

POSTED ON: 19 June 2019 | IN: News

Have your Say – call for further submissions Council are now calling for further submissions. If you would like to make a further submission on the plan change to update the…

Recycling Wheelie bins coming soon – FAQs

POSTED ON: 18 June 2019 | IN: News

19 June 2019 In 2018 the three Wairarapa Councils consulted on a plan to introduce wheelie bins for recycling and following consultation, it was decided that the three Councils would jointly…

MEDIA RELEASE: Do “just one thing” for your environment today

POSTED ON: 5 June 2019 | IN: News, Media Releases

Thursday 5 June 2019 The three Wairarapa councils are asking you to join them in doing “just one thing” for the good of the environment today to celebrate World Environment…

SWDC’s new Chief Executive to start 4 June

POSTED ON: 28 May 2019 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council’s new Chief Executive Harry Wilson will start on Tuesday 4 June. Harry has extensive Chief Executive and executive leadership experience as the current Director of Safety and…

MEDIA RELEASE: Wairarapa Water Ltd secures PGF funding

POSTED ON: 23 May 2019 | IN: News, Media Releases

24 May 2019 Wairarapa Water Ltd has scored a substantial win for the region by securing $800,000 of funding from the government’s Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) for its Wakamoekau community water…

Major Maintenance Works – Tora Farm Settlement Road Bridge

POSTED ON: 23 May 2019 | IN: News

24 May 2019 Tora Farm Settlement Road Bridge Major maintenance work will commence on the Tora Farm Settlement Road Bridge during the week beginning 4 June, and is expected to…