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Restricted fire season declared for Wairarapa

14 January 2019 – Notice from Fire and Emergency New Zealand Notice is given under section 56(1)(b) of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 that a Restricted Fire…

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Wellington Regional Trails website launched

The “Find your Wild” Wellington Regional Trails website launched in December to promote the Wellington Region as a world-class destination for tracks and trails, and to encourage residents and tourists…

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New Wellington Regional Trails website

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New Wellington Regional Trails website

The “Find your Wild” Wellington Regional Trails website launched in December 2018 to promote the Wellington Region as a world-class destination for tracks and trails, and to encourage residents and…

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January 2019 Looking South Newsletter available online (archived)

The Looking South newsletter January 2019 issue is now available online at swdc.testserver.co.nz/rates-newsletter A printed copy of this newsletter will be included with postal rates notices, which will be sent out later this…

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NZTA chipsealing in central to south Greytown – 29 and 30 January nights (Archived)

UPDATE – This work is starting Wednesday 30 January and will continue on Thursday 31 January if it’s not completed. ……………..   NZTA would like to advise you of road…

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Taratahi Institute of Agriculture

20 December 2018 The three Wairarapa Mayors would like to acknowledge the gravity of the situation regarding the Taratahi Institute of Agriculture being placed into liquidation. Taratahi has been an…

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Martinborough Library has moved to the Waihinga Centre

On 10 December 2018, the Martinborough library reopened at Te Waihinga Centre. We look forward to welcoming customers to the new library. If you have any questions about the library closure,…

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South Wairarapa Councillor Paora Ammunson resigns

Councillor Paora Ammunson has today confirmed his resignation from South Wairarapa District Council. In his resignation letter, Mr Ammunson shared his “considerable regret” and “heavy heart” about making the decision.…

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Representation arrangements are confirmed as the status quo

No appeals were received against the Council decision to remain with the status quo for representation arrangements. This means that our current representation arrangements will continue for the next three years. In…

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