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MEDIA RELEASE: Timeframe extended for community to give feedback on South Wairarapa’s Spatial Plan

POSTED ON: 14 August 2019 | IN: News, Media Releases

15 August 2019 The initial phase of community engagement for South Wairarapa’s Spatial Plan has been extended to allow more people, and organisations, to have their say on the future…

MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC votes in favour of childcare allowance for elected members

POSTED ON: 13 August 2019 | IN: News, Media Releases

13 August 2019 There is now funding available to encourage parents of young children to put their hands up for councillor and community board positions. Last week, South Wairarapa District…

MEDIA RELEASE: Wairarapa councils launch regional Positive Ageing Strategy

POSTED ON: 13 August 2019 | IN: News, Media Releases

13 August 2019 A region-wide strategy addressing how to meet the wellbeing needs of the Wairarapa’s ageing community was launched this morning at an event at the Carterton Events Centre.…

South Wairarapa Mayor pays tribute to Cowra Breakout 75 years on

POSTED ON: 8 August 2019 | IN: News

08 August 2019 South Wairarapa has played its part in commemorating the 235 lives lost in a tragedy that took place in Cowra, Australia, 75 years ago this week. South…

Setting the record straight on the timing of receiving the preliminary E.coli result in April

POSTED ON: 7 August 2019 | IN: News

There has been a suggestionthat South Wairarapa District Council had received a preliminary positive test result for E.coli during the day on 8th April 2019 and didn’t say anything about…

A thank you message to Featherston residents on wastewater feedback

POSTED ON: 5 August 2019 | IN: News

We wish to thank residents who took the time to attend our Featherston wastewater engagement drop-in sessions last month. We appreciate the community’s feedback. We are currently working through the…

Media Statement: WEDS addressing the region’s Primary Sector skill needs

POSTED ON: 2 August 2019 | IN: News

Thursday 1 August 2019 The Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy Group [WEDS] welcomes today’s announcement from Hon Chris Hipkins, the Minister of Education, on the reform of vocational education in New Zealand. …

Pre-Election Report 2019 now available

POSTED ON: 2 August 2019 | IN: News

Link to Pre-Election Report [PDF; 2.4MG] This pre-election report provides voters and candidates with information about the key issues facing the South Wairarapa District Council, its financial position and its major…

Martinborough water supply – preparations for permanent chlorination

POSTED ON: 30 July 2019 | IN: News

30 July 2019 The Council is planning to install a manganese extraction plant this summer in an important step towards providing clean, clear, safe and secure drinking water to Martinborough,…

Library computer upgrade

POSTED ON: 28 July 2019 | IN: News

The computers at South Wairarapa’s three libraries are being upgraded to newer, faster models. To enable the technology upgrade, the computers will be out of action at each library on the…