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Creative Communities Scheme Funding February 2019

It’s time to start thinking about that next community arts project! Applications for the South Wairarapa district Creative Communities Scheme are being accepted until 28 February 2019 for arts projects…

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SWDC Chief Executive to step down after five years

Thursday 13 December 2018 South Wairarapa District Council Chief Executive Paul Crimp has announced he will be stepping down from the role in March. Mr Crimp says, “I am very…

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Martinborough Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Te Waihinga Centre

10 December 2018 The Grand Opening of Te Waihinga Centre in Martinborough was celebrated today by hundreds of members of the local community and invited guests. Former Deputy Prime Minister…

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Martinborough’s Waihinga Centre opening on Monday (Archived)

Wednesday 5 December Martinborough’s Waihinga Centre will open its doors for the first time to the local community and invited guests at a grand opening celebration on Monday next week…

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Important information for Featherston residents re Sunday’s flooding event

We know there are some residents who have been badly impacted by Sunday’s flooding and who could benefit from some help. If you are in this situation, you can email…

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Waste minimisation encouraged these holidays

Media statement: Monday 3 November The three Wairarapa Councils and waste management contractor Earthcare are encouraging residents to minimise waste these holidays and remember the two-recycling crate rule. The current…

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Economic strategy’s implementation phase gets underway

Media statement: Friday 30 November 2018   Work has commenced on the Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy following its launch on Monday 12th November. The Strategy is the culmination of work…

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Community gives insight into Wairarapa’s Positive Ageing Strategy

The Positive Ageing Strategy community workshop held on Wednesday 28 November at the Carterton Events Centre was attended by approximately thirty-five participants. Those who attended were representatives of Wairarapa-based organisations…

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Young Wairarapa women to benefit from award-winning programme

Young Wairarapa women to benefit from award-winning programme An award-winning programme that improves the well-being of young women will launch in the Wairarapa in 2019. The Shift Foundation supports women…

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Featherston honoured with Battalion Charter

A Charter signed between the Mayor, on behalf of the Featherston township, and the 5th/7th Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment was celebrated with a ceremonial parade on Saturday 1st…

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