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Notice: Nominations for the 2022 local authority elections are open

POSTED ON: 15 July 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

15 July 2022 Have you thought of standing for Mayor, Council or one of our three Community Boards? Local body elections are being held this October. The lead-up to the…

Notice: Three Waters submissions

POSTED ON: 12 July 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Have your say on the Three Waters reforms. The Water Entities Services Bill is currently before Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee and public submissions can be made until July 22,…

News: Martinborough bridge closed, flooding on some roads

POSTED ON: 12 July 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

12 July 2022, 3.51pm Due to fast rising river levels, the Waihenga bridge to Martinborough is now closed until further notice. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes via Ponatahi…

Notice: Help for sports teams with travel costs

POSTED ON: 11 July 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

A fund to help subsidise the travel costs of young sportspeople is open for applications. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund is for South Wairarapa sports clubs and school teams…

Notice: Three Waters Reforms workshop

POSTED ON: 8 July 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

The Council will hold a workshop on July 11, 6pm, at Martinborough Town Hall to consider its submission on the first of the Three Waters reform bills. The Water Services…

Notice: Possum control operation underway

POSTED ON: 7 July 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Ospri is conducting an aerial 1080 poison operation in the Southern Remutakas to control the spread of bovine TB. Possum control is done, along with herd testing and movement restrictions,…

Notice: Join us for the candidates briefing

POSTED ON: 1 July 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Are you interested in becoming a Councillor or Community Board member? Local body elections will be held on 8 October and voting begins from the preceding month, September, by post.…

Media statement: Hinekura Road Relief Fund for residents affected by the land slip

POSTED ON: 23 June 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

23 June 2022 The Hinekura Road hill slip following the wild weather experienced mid-June is understandably impacting the daily lives of all residents living beyond the slip. The slip has…

Notice: Featherston wastewater meeting cancelled

POSTED ON: 17 June 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

We regret to announce the Featherston wastewater public meeting scheduled for Monday 20 June, 7-9pm in the Anzac Hall with South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) and Wellington Water Ltd has…

Notice: Do you qualify for a rates rebate?

POSTED ON: 16 June 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Hurry – don’t miss out on the 2021/22 Rates Rebate. Applications close 30 June. Did you know if you are on joint superannuation you could be eligible for a rates…