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Civic Awards Celebrate Outstanding Contributors to the South Wairarapa

Press Release On 4 August South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) Mayor, Adrienne Staples presented the 2016 Civic Awards at the ANZAC Hall in Featherston. The Civic Awards publicly recognise individuals…

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Press Release: GWRC Rates Error

Press Release Greater Wellington Region Council Rates Error 29 July 2016 South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) has identified a minor computer error where rates calculated and collected on behalf of…

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Press Release: Local Government Commission – Strengthening the Wellington region

Press Release Friday 29 July 2016 – 3:00PM Update from the Local Government Commision regarding the structure of Local Government in Wellington and the Wairarapa. Full Press Release

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Naming of Lake Ferry Locality

An update from the New Zealand Geographic Board on the proposal to name the Lake Ferry locality: The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa (the Board) didn’t agree…

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Neighbourhood Support

Statement of purpose Neighbourhood Support is based on the concept that strong neighbourhoods  encourage members to support each other and enjoy living in their locality. Neighbourhoods that are strongly connected…

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Declaration of result for 2016 local government elections (Archived)

The final result for the South Wairarapa District Council elections held on Saturday 8th October is as follows.  Results and official declaration.                                         Mayor Viv Napier Greytown Ward Paora Ammunson Margaret…

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SWDC Adopts Annual Plan

The South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) formally adopted the Annual Plan at a Council meeting on 29 June 2016. The Annual Plan covers the period from 1 July 2016 to…

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Draft changes to Coastal Camping Bylaw 2009 to allow campers dogs at Ngawi and Ngawi Surf Breaks free camping sites

Over the last two summers concerns have been expressed about the inability of campers to take their dogs with them to the Ngawi and Ngawi Surf Break free camping areas.…

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Letter to alcohol licensees regarding renewal timelines (Archived)

The below memo was sent to all South Wairarapa alcohol licensees on 27 June 2016 regarding timeframes for renewal of licences.   SUBJECT:              Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012…

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Civic Awards 2016

The South Wairarapa District Council is calling for nominations for the 2016 Civic Awards.  The awards recognise an individual, group or organisation that has contributed significantly to the South Wairarapa…

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