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Do you love art and want to see it grow in South Wairarapa?

POSTED ON: 6 August 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Calling art lovers to join a panel to distribute funding for local arts (Ngā putea mo ngā toi o te haukainga) to young, upcoming and experienced artists in the South…

SWDC Representation Review Public Notice

POSTED ON: 5 August 2024 | IN: Other

https://swdc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/Public-notice-for-SWDC-Representation-Arrangement.pdf

South Wairarapa District Council opens consultation on Representation Review

POSTED ON: 5 August 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council has opened consultation on its Representation Review and welcomes the South Wairarapa community to have their say to ensure they are represented at Council fairly and…

Septic waste disposal at Featherston WWTP

POSTED ON: 2 August 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

Update 3 October 2024 – disposal has now been re-established at the Featherston dumping site. South Wairarapa District Council has temporarily paused septic tank waste disposal at the Featherston Wastewater…

Historic Greytown sporting ground secured for community for 99 years

POSTED ON: 29 July 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

The historic Greytown Rugby Club grounds have been secured for 99 years for community use and renamed as Greytown Lands Trust Park, thanks to a watershed agreement between Greytown Lands…

Council humbled to give community $160,000 of new wellbeing funds

POSTED ON: 29 July 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

A large pool of money has been given to five South Wairarapa groups this month to enable them to create a safer, happier and healthier community with $160,000 from South…

2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan now published

POSTED ON: 26 July 2024 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Councils 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan is now published and available online. It was adopted by Councillors on 26 June 2024. Printed copies will be available for reference…

Calling all rangatahi and the community to apply for $120,000 of funds

POSTED ON: 25 July 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

Do you need help to turn your dreams into reality? If so, South Wairarapa District Council wants to hear from you to find out if you qualify for a portion…

South Wairarapa District Council seeking feedback on Remission of Rates policy

POSTED ON: 22 July 2024 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council is seeking feedback on the remission of Uniform Annual General Charge and Uniform Targeted Rates in certain circumstances. To allow rate relief where it is considered…

Pause on new applications to connect to Greytown’s wastewater treatment plant

POSTED ON: 18 July 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

MEDIA STATEMENT 18 July 2024 A recent technical assessment by Wellington Water Limited (WWL) of Greytown’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) has recommended an immediate stop to approving all new connection applications…