Archive: News

Notice of Meeting Alterations for August 2017 (archived)

Please note that the Martinborough Community Board meeting previously advertised to occur on the 28 August 2017 will now be held as follows:   Martinborough Community Board To be held…

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Martinborough Town Beautification Survey (Archived)

Martinborough Community Board is asking for feedback on community priorities for town beautification. Please take a couple of minutes to fill in the online survey and make sure your opinion…

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Dog Registration DUE 31 JULY (Archived)

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Final Proposal for a Wairarapa District Council (archived)

Visit the Local Government Commission website for a full overview of the proposal, the details, and what happens next. On Tuesday 18th July, the Local Government Commission briefed the three…

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Council adopts 17/18 Annual Plan (Archived)

The South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) adopted the 17/18 Annual Plan at a Council meeting on 28 June 2017. The Annual Plan covers the period from 1 July 2017 to…

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Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) Funding (Archived)

Applications for the South Wairarapa district Creative Communities Scheme are being accepted until 25 August 2017 for arts projects commencing after the 14 September 2017.  Approximately $5,500 is available for…

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Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund (Archived)

Applications are now being accepted from school and sports club teams located in the South Wairarapa district. SWDC has approx. $9,000 to give to local schools and sports clubs who…

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Myrtle rust (archived)

Myrtle rust is a serious fungal disease that affects plants in the myrtle family. Plants in this family include pōhutukawa and mānuka. The first detection of the disease in mainland…

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Wairarapa Councils Work Together to Assist Edgecumbe Recovery – 15 June 2017 (Archived)

In May the Whakatāne District Council unanimously approved the ‘Liveable Homes’ programme, which is designed to ensure that all homes damaged in April’s floods can be repaired to a habitable…

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Battle of Messines Commemoration Service – Press Release 9 June 17 (Archived)

On Wednesday 7 June, South Wairarapa District Council Mayor, Viv Napier represented the South Wairarapa at the centenary commemoration of the Battle of Messines in Belgium. “It was a privilege…

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