Archive: Notices & Updates

Correction to rural rates examples in LTP Consultation Document

Apologies, we have spotted an error in the Long Term Plan Consultation Document originally published online on 31 March and inserted into residents’ copies of the Wairarapa Midweek on 7…

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South Wairarapa District Council is now accepting plastic types 1, 2 and 5 in their kerbside recycling

SWDC has expanded its recycling capability and as of 1 April 2021 will be accepting plastics 1, 2 and 5 in their kerbside recycling scheme. Previously the recycling facilities were…

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SWDC will no longer accept cheques from 30 June 2021

Most banks are phasing out cheques as a means of payment.  Our bank has informed us they will stop accepting cheques on 30 June 2021, meaning we will not be…

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Featherston & Greytown remain in sprinkler and irrigation system ban

Watering restrictions across metropolitan Wellington and in Featherston and Greytown will remain in place as water supply levels remain low for this time of year. The ban on using sprinklers…

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Rubbish over Easter

REMINDER: Rubbish will be a day later for Easter (urban) and the coastal run will remain the same. There is no change this week for SWDC.

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Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs supports young people to find employment

South Wairarapa District Council and the Wairarapa Whānau Trust are working in collaboration on an employment initiative to find effective solutions for youth underemployment and labour, and staffing shortages across…

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Featherston and Greytown move down to a sprinkler and irrigation system ban

From today, the total outdoor water ban can be eased in Featherston and Greytown. Thanks to the response from the community, the two towns are now in a space to…

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Blue Staining community update in Featherston and Greytown

Late last month we got in touch to update you about blue staining in Featherston and Greytown. Earlier this month we got in touch to update you about blue staining…

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SWDC is proud to support Neighbours Day

South Wairarapa District Council is proud to support Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2021, which runs from Saturday, 20 March to Tuesday, 30 March 2021. Supporting this Kaupapa in our district fits…

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Long Term Plan 2021-31 & Spatial Planning consultations open 31 March

Consultation timeline Wednesday 31 March – Consultations open online, with print copies available in Council offices and librariesWednesday 7 April – LTP & Spatial Planning Consultation Documents published in Wairarapa MidweekMonday 12…

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