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NEWS: Alcohol bylaw passed

POSTED ON: 4 November 2021 | IN: News

4 November 2021 An alcohol control bylaw which benefits hospitality venues in Featherston has been ratified by the South Wairarapa District Council. At its meeting on 3 November, the Council…

NEWS: What to know about the rates public meetings

POSTED ON: 1 November 2021 | IN: News

We’ve answered some of the questions you might have about the upcoming public meetings, particularly around Covid-19 etiquette and some of the issues. Find the agenda for the meeting here.…

1 November 2021 Several trees in Greytown’s Wood St are being felled because of their diseased condition. The professional arborist’s report raised public safety concerns which have been confirmed by…

NOTICE: Rates reduction options meeting – an update

POSTED ON: 29 October 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

29 October 2021 On Wednesday (October 27), South Wairarapa District Councillors and Officials met to consider options for reducing the rates burden on ratepayers for this financial year (2021/22). This…

NOTICE: Details on public rates meetings

POSTED ON: 29 October 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

The Council would like to clear up some confusion about the restriction on numbers at our three public meetings on rates, which start next week. As we’ve mentioned previously, the…

NOTICE: Council discusses rates

POSTED ON: 27 October 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

Councillors met on 27 October 2021 to discuss possible options on reducing the cost of the 2021-22 rates for ratepayers. They have settled on a preferred position for discussion with…

NOTICE: A word about berms

POSTED ON: 26 October 2021 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

26 October 2021 With grass now growing at a fast clip, we’ve had some enquiries from residents about the state of some town berms. Some of them are looking a…

NEWS: Featherston councillor moves on

POSTED ON: 22 October 2021 | IN: News

The South Wairarapa District Council chief executive, Harry Wilson, wishes to advise that the Councillor for the Featherston ward, Ross Vickery, has resigned, effective 18 October 2021. Cr Vickery has…

NEWS: South Wairarapa Campsites – an update

POSTED ON: 21 October 2021 | IN: News, Notices & Updates, Other

21 October 2021 South Wairarapa District Council has determined that two campsites on the Tora coastline are at risk of flash flooding and should be closed to overnight campers. This…

NOTICE: Rates public meetings confirmed and registrations

POSTED ON: 20 October 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

As of today, the public can register to attend one of three public meetings on the 2021/22 rates planned by South Wairarapa District Council. Register here The public meetings will…