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Notable tree register update process nears completion

POSTED ON: 26 August 2019 | IN: News

This impressive Kahikatea tree is suggested for inclusion in the revised register. PHOTO/SWDC 26 August 2019 South Wairarapa District Council is in the final stage of updating the Register of Notable Trees.…

New kerbside recycling service starts 9 September

POSTED ON: 21 August 2019 | IN: News

We’re really looking forward to the new kerbside wheelie bin recycling service which is set to begin the week commencing 9 September. If you’re eligible for the service you should…

MEDIA RELEASE: Greytown street a finalist in the Beautiful Awards

POSTED ON: 15 August 2019 | IN: News, Media Releases

15 August 2019 Greytown’s Main St has been named a finalist in this year’s Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards. The South Wairarapa road is one of three streets nominated under…

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. …