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Minimising our waste: new waste plan for the Wellington region out for consultation

POSTED ON: 2 August 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

Wellington region’s councils are consulting on the Draft Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) 2023–2029 to transform how we deal with waste and foster a sustainable future. This…

Council’s Dog Pound wins the LGNZ SuperIdea Award

POSTED ON: 1 August 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Other

South Wairarapa District Council is humbled by the recognition for its dog pound project. The Council won the SuperIdea category award and was a runner-up for the Supreme award at…

South Wairarapa District Council’s 2023/24 Annual Plan is now published

POSTED ON: 28 July 2023 | IN: News

The 2023/24 Annual Plan is now published and available online. It was adopted by Councillors on 28 June 2023. Printed copies will be available for reference from the Council’s libraries…

Whangārei fundraiser raffle winner announced

POSTED ON: 26 July 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Congratulations to T.Langley, winner of our first Whangārei Resilience Fund Raffle! They have won a basket of local goods and vouchers including: Thanks to our local businesses for their support.…

Reminder to register dogs before 31 July

POSTED ON: 26 July 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Make sure to register your dog before 31 July to avoid late fees. Registering and microchipping your dog is a simple way for Council to identify your dog as yours,…

Next steps on library opening hours

POSTED ON: 25 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

25 July 2023 At today’s Infrastructure and Community Services Committee meeting, Councillors deliberated on the possible scenarios for an optimal solution to when the three South Wairarapa district libraries should…

Consultation closes on interim Speed Management Plan and Speed Review

POSTED ON: 25 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

A consultation led by South Wairarapa and Carterton District Councils on an interim Speed Management Plan has now closed. The proposal asked for feedback on lowering the speed limit around…

South Wairarapa warmly welcomes its latest citizens

POSTED ON: 21 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

When the sun breaks out from behind the clouds on a dismal day and creates a beautiful sunny window, then we know things will go well. Such was today as…

Water outage on Fox Street, Featherston

POSTED ON: 19 July 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Water will be shut off at Fox Street from 10:20am – 11.50am today for unscheduled service repair. This will affect 39-53 Fox Street on both sides. Thanks for your patience…

Water outages in Featherston and Martinborough

POSTED ON: 17 July 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Martinborough Water will be shut off at Strasbourge Street, Martinborough from 11:45am – 1:45pm today (17 July), for service repair. This will affect 22 – 31 Strasbourge Street on both…