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Local Government Commission – Public Meetings in November

Residents and ratepayers are being invited to public meetings to share their views on the future shape of local government in the region. The Local Government Commission is considering applications…

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The Peter Laing Memorial Trust Grants – 2014

The grants are designed to assist people obtain practical training for entry into the agricultural industry (e.g. through a cadet scheme, or certificate; diploma level of study) or alternatively, for…

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Grazing Licence Available by Tender

A grazing licence for a term of one year (with potential for one right of renewal) is available for the Council’s cemetery extension paddock at Featherston. The property is situated on Western…

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Kokomai Creative Festival, Wairarapa

  The Kokomai Creative Festival, Wairarapa will take place at a wide range of venues across the region from October 18 – 27, 2013. The goal is to present a quality…

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Surplus Motor Vehicle Tender

Surplus to Council’s fleet needs, the following vehicle is for sale by tender.    2010 Nissan X-Trail TL Wagon 2.0 Litre Diesel 4WD Registration FPJ476 Odometer 139,200km The highest or any…

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Dog Control Bylaw 2013 Approved

The South Wairarapa District Council’s Dog Control Bylaw was reviewed in 2013 under Section 10(2) of the Dog Control Act 1996.  A draft Bylaw was publicly notified on 10 June 2013…

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Creative Communities Assessment Committee Nominations

We are now accepting applications from members of the community who have a broad knowledge of the arts environment in the local community, to sit on the Creative Communities Assessment…

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Important Notice to all Featherston Electors 26 September 2013

Deceased Candidate Helen (Darkie) BARROW – Featherston Ward and Featherston Community Board It is with regret that I inform all Featherston electors that Helen (Darkie) BARROW has recently passed away.…

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**Wednesday 18.09.13 Council phones off for repairs 10am – 3pm**

Wednesday 18.09.13 – Council phones will be off for urgent repairs from approximately 10am – 3pm.  Council’s phones will be off on Wednesday 18 September from approximately 10am – 3pm…

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4.8.2014 – South Wairarapa District Council Road Closure Notifications

Update 12.51pm 4 August 2014: The following roads are closed due to flooding: Kahutara Road (Oporua Spillway) For State Highway updates phone 0800 44 449. Please drive carefully. Posted 4 August 2014

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