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12.25pm Monday 18 February 2019 The flush of the final two zones of the Martinborough town water network was completed last night. Council is currently waiting for results of the…

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The town water flush started last night had to be stopped before it could be completed because there was an issue with not being able to maintain enough pressure to…

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It’s the time of year again to be aware of the algae levels in our local rivers. For up to date information on toxic algae levels in our local rivers…

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15 February – With immediate effect Council requires that watering of gardens be only by use of handheld hoses. No sprinklers or other irrigation devices may be used.  This is…

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5.10pm 14 February 2019 Important – The Boil Water Notice is still in place until further notice Martinborough town water network is going to be completely flushed with freshwater, from…

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Notice from Fire and Emergency New Zealand Notice is given under section 56(1)(b) of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 that a Prohibited Fire Season has been declared…

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4.39pm 13 February SWDC and Regional Public Health met in Wellington this morning to agree the final hurdles to getting the boil water notice lifted. Both parties agreed that a…

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4.14pm, 12 February 2019 (little new information) Eleven days ago, South Wairarapa District Council issued a boil water notice to users of the town water supply. This was following a…

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4.00pm, 11 February 2019 Following the boil water notice issued on Friday 1 February, South Wairarapa District Council continues to advise that all drinking water from the Martinborough town supply…

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