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MEDIA RELEASE: Wellington Water’s report on Martinborough’s wastewater overflows released

POSTED ON: 18 February 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

19 February 2020 The investigation report on the two January overflow incidents at the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant has been made available following SWDC’s Assets and Services Committee Meeting today.…

Featherston and Greytown Community Boards by-election Jan 2020 – Declaration of results

POSTED ON: 18 February 2020 | IN: News

Tuesday 18 February 2020 The final results for the by-elections that closed on Tuesday 18 February 2020 are: Featherston Community Board (1 vacancy) Votes Received SMITH, Sophronia 337 TAHINURUA, Jayson Independent…

Featherston and Greytown Community Boards by-election Jan 2020 – Progress results

POSTED ON: 18 February 2020 | IN: News

18 February 2020 Featherston Community Board (1 vacancy) Votes Received SMITH, Sophronia 317 TAHINURUA, Jayson Independent 255 INFORMAL 0 BLANK VOTING PAPERS 5 The voter return is currently 23.53%, being…

Annual Plan 2020/2021 Consultation coming soon

POSTED ON: 11 February 2020 | IN: News

2 April 2020 As we do every year for the years in between releasing our Long Term Plan (LTP), we consult with the community about the activities that should be…

Easing of Watering Restrictions for all of South Wairarapa, for now

POSTED ON: 10 February 2020 | IN: News

10 February 2020 South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen is delighted with Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston’s efforts in conserving water over the past two weeks since a total outdoor water ban was…

Reflections from our Māori Standing Committee Chair and Mayor this Waitangi Day

POSTED ON: 5 February 2020 | IN: News

6 February 2020 Waitangi Day is an important day in our country’s history. Today, we reflect on how this day in 1840 has shaped our nation and how we, as…

MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC appoints Kit Nixon as external appointee to Finance Risk & Audit Committee

POSTED ON: 5 February 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

5 February 2020 To improve openness and transparency, an independent member has, for the first time, been appointed to the Council’s Finance Audit & Risk Committee. The appointment of Kit…

TVNZ Breakfast coming to Greytown

POSTED ON: 4 February 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

4 February 2020 South Wairarapa District Council welcomes TVNZ’s Breakfast Show to the District next Wednesday, as the show hits the road in partnership with the New Zealander of the Year…

MEDIA STATEMENT FROM WELLINGTON WATER – Wastewater discharge – Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant

POSTED ON: 31 January 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

31 January 2020 An ongoing issue at the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant has again resulted in a discharge of partially treated wastewater into the Ruamahanga River. This occurred on Monday…

MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC sells Featherston Town Centre land for commercial development

POSTED ON: 30 January 2020 | IN: News, Media Releases

30 January 2020 Council-owned land at 57 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston, has been sold to owners of the neighbouring supermarket for commercial development. This is a positive outcome for the Council…