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Featherston & Greytown remain in sprinkler and irrigation system ban

Watering restrictions across metropolitan Wellington and in Featherston and Greytown will remain in place as water supply levels remain low for this time of year. The ban on using sprinklers…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Long Term Plan and Spatial Plan consultations open for community feedback

31 March 2021 South Wairarapa District Council is seeking community feedback on its proposed Spatial and Long Term Plans. The two consultation documents are available online, in council offices and…

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Rubbish over Easter

REMINDER: Rubbish will be a day later for Easter (urban) and the coastal run will remain the same. There is no change this week for SWDC.

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Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs supports young people to find employment

South Wairarapa District Council and the Wairarapa Whānau Trust are working in collaboration on an employment initiative to find effective solutions for youth underemployment and labour, and staffing shortages across…

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Featherston and Greytown move down to a sprinkler and irrigation system ban

From today, the total outdoor water ban can be eased in Featherston and Greytown. Thanks to the response from the community, the two towns are now in a space to…

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Blue Staining community update in Featherston and Greytown

Late last month we got in touch to update you about blue staining in Featherston and Greytown. Earlier this month we got in touch to update you about blue staining…

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MEDIA RELEASE: SWDC launches new-look website

SWDC has launched a newly refreshed and rejuvenated website. This new portal is the result of a project to move to a more modern, mobile-friendly, accessible and easy to use…

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SWDC is proud to support Neighbours Day

South Wairarapa District Council is proud to support Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2021, which runs from Saturday, 20 March to Tuesday, 30 March 2021. Supporting this Kaupapa in our district fits…

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Martinborough Water Restrictions lifted

The sprinkler and irrigation ban that has been in place in Martinbrough has been lifted, and people are now able to water their gardens on odd and even days again. The…

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Long Term Plan 2021-31 & Spatial Planning consultations open 31 March

Consultation timeline Wednesday 31 March – Consultations open online, with print copies available in Council offices and librariesWednesday 7 April – LTP & Spatial Planning Consultation Documents published in Wairarapa MidweekMonday 12…

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