Archive: Notices & Updates

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This function is temporarily unavailable while we are updating the new financial year’s rates. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. If you have any questions, please email rates@swdc.govt.nz

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Council seeks your feedback on library opening days

We heard robust debate from the community on the decision to change library opening days, and in particular the decision to not open Featherston library on Saturdays. This decision came…

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Fees and charges for 2023/24

Fees and charges for the new 2023/24 year are now available on Council’s website.

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Media release: Lake Ferry Campsite service agreement confirmed

3 July 2023 South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) is pleased to announce that KiwiCamp, a renowned New Zealand business specialising in campground infrastructure, took over the servicing of the Lake…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Lake Ferry Campsite Lease

30 June 2023 South Wairarapa District Council and Mrs. Mary Tipoki are pleased to confirm that a mutually acceptable end to the long-term Lake Ferry Holiday Park lease has been…

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Featherston street light outage

Council is very concerned at the number of street light outages in Featherston and has been working with Powerco to try and understand what is happening. Powerco has provided an…

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Featherston sports stadium is closed

A water leak at Featherston Sports Stadium has closed the facility until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Dog registration letters delayed

Our dog registration system has had a minor glitch so registration letters have been delayed. We hope to have this fixed later this week with letters going out afterwards. Those…

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Cash only at Greytown recycling station this weekend (17/18 June)

The EFTPOS machine at the Greytown recycling station is not working. Please pay with cash if you are paying for green waste disposal this weekend (17/18 June).

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Consultations open

Consultation is now open for our Local Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy and our Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy reviews. Consultation closes on 10 July 2023. Local Easter Sunday Shop…

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