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Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) Funding (Archived)

POSTED ON: 3 July 2017 | IN: News

Applications for the South Wairarapa district Creative Communities Scheme are being accepted until 25 August 2017 for arts projects commencing after the 14 September 2017. Approximately $5,500 is available for…

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund (Archived)

POSTED ON: 3 July 2017 | IN: News

Applications are now being accepted from school and sports club teams located in the South Wairarapa district. SWDC has approx. $9,000 to give to local schools and sports clubs who…

Myrtle rust (archived)

POSTED ON: 18 June 2017 | IN: News

Myrtle rust is a serious fungal disease that affects plants in the myrtle family. Plants in this family include pōhutukawa and mānuka. The first detection of the disease in mainland…

Wairarapa Councils Work Together to Assist Edgecumbe Recovery – 15 June 2017 (Archived)

POSTED ON: 14 June 2017 | IN: News

In May the Whakatāne District Council unanimously approved the ‘Liveable Homes’ programme, which is designed to ensure that all homes damaged in April’s floods can be repaired to a habitable…

Battle of Messines Commemoration Service – Press Release 9 June 17 (Archived)

POSTED ON: 8 June 2017 | IN: News

On Wednesday 7 June, South Wairarapa District Council Mayor, Viv Napier represented the South Wairarapa at the centenary commemoration of the Battle of Messines in Belgium. “It was a privilege…

Wastewater Update May 17 (Archived)

POSTED ON: 12 May 2017 | IN: News

Wastewater from Featherston, Martinborough and Greytown are currently treated in oxidation pond systems built in the early 1970s. These pond systems cannot effectively remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus…

SWDC Discussion Document on draft Local Government Commission Proposal (Archived)

POSTED ON: 27 April 2017 | IN: News

Council’s discussion document on the draft Local Government Commission (LGC) proposal. It will form the basis of Councils submission to the draft LGC proposal.

26.04.17 Total Urban Open Fire Ban 1 May to 31 July 2017 (Archived)

POSTED ON: 26 April 2017 | IN: News

With the coldest months approaching, this is a reminder that open fires in the urban zones of Martinborough, Featherston and Greytown are prohibited from 1 May to 31 July as…

ANZAC Day Services 25 April 2017 (Archived)

POSTED ON: 11 April 2017 | IN: News

The following ANZAC Day services are being held on Tuesday 25 April 2017. MARTINBOROUGH Residents of Martinborough and District are invited to attend the Dawn Parade and Service. The…

Consultation now open for Annual Plan 2017/18 and Waste Management & Minimisation Plan (archived)

POSTED ON: 7 April 2017 | IN: News

The Annual Plan 2017/18 consultation document and all supporting documentation are now available on our website. You can see these here. We encourage people to have their say on what you think Council…