Archive: News

19 October 2016 Today, the newly elected Mayor and councillors made their official declarations and can now act in their elected capacities. Mayor Napier elected to use her powers under section…

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The Creative Communities Assessment Group met on the 19 August 2016, assessed four applications and made grants totalling $4,386.00.  The next funding round closes on the 24 February 2017. Recipients…

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Water treatment in South Wairarapa In light of recent news stories on water in Havelock North and Pahiatua, we would like to reassure our residents that the utmost care is…

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16 September 2016 The South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) has confirmed the sale of the Council land on Fitzherbert Street in Featherston. This is the section between the supermarket car…

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Featherston Town Square South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) is pleased to announce that the official opening of the Featherston Town Square will be on Saturday 1 October (further details to…

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Press Release Greater Wellington Region Council Rates Error 29 July 2016 South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) has identified a minor computer error where rates calculated and collected on behalf of…

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An update from the New Zealand Geographic Board on the proposal to name the Lake Ferry locality: The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa (the Board) didn’t agree…

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Statement of purpose Neighbourhood Support is based on the concept that strong neighbourhoods  encourage members to support each other and enjoy living in their locality. Neighbourhoods that are strongly connected…

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