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Rubbish/recycling collection, due to public holiday Monday

Just a quick reminder that next week, with Monday being a public holiday, rubbish/recycling collection will be pushed out a day, as shown in the calendar delivered with your wheelie…

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How can I reduce my greenhouse gas emissions? Consumption choices

In this section, we will see a third way to reduce your greenhouse gas emission. You can make a difference with your consumption choice. Bellow are some ideas to consider.…

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Proposal to stop and sell legal road – East St, Greytown

South Wairarapa District Council, under Section 342(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1974 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act, proposes to stop portions of legal road located in…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Councils take action during Global Climate Change week

Mon 14 October 2019    Helping reduce the effects of climate change has become even easier for members of the South Wairarapa and Carterton communities after the two councils developed…

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Preliminary Council election results

Based on the preliminary results of Saturday’s local election, the new Council will be: Mayor: Alex Beijen Councillors: Rebecca Fox (Greytown Ward) Alistair Plimmer (Greytown Ward) Leigh Hay (Greytown Ward) Ross Vickery (Featherston…

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Official results for 2019 Local Council Election

17 October 2019 Official results of the 2019 local council elections were declared today. Elected members for the next triennial will be: Mayor Alex Beijen Councillors Rebecca Fox (Greytown Ward)…

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SH2 Remutaka Hill – overnight closures

NZTA has announced the following closures of State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill to carry out essential maintenance and slip prevention works. Upcoming night time maintenance closures of the SH2…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hearing extension for Featherston wastewater upgrade proposal

02 October 2019 South Wairarapa District Council has been granted a further extension of time to complete the hearing for its Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant resource consent application. The previous…

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Martinborough rural refuse collection reverting to weekly from 7 October

The Martinborough rural refuse collection (White Rock and Tora) will revert to weekly collection from Monday 7 October.

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New banking hub for Martinborough

01 October 2019 Martinborough will be one of four locations to receive a banking hub as part of a new trial, announced by the Government yesterday. The banking hubs will…

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