Archive: News

Due to storm damage the south coast section of the Rimutaka Cycle Trail is currently closed – from Ocean Beach to Orongorongo (as at 16th Nov 2016). Check out the…

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Council and community boards have approved a meeting calendar for 2017.  It will require one further update which will be done once the Māori Standing Committee have met on the…

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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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