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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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Innovating Streets update

Complete the survey online here. Please submit your response by Friday, 12 March Hard copies are also available from the SWDC office South Wairarapa District Council is taking its responsibility…

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Creative Communities applications closing Friday!

Applications are open for the February 2021 round of the Creative Communities Scheme. This scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating…

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Total Outdoor Water Ban In Featherston & Greytown Until Further Notice

MEDIA RELEASE: Residents of Featherston and Greytown requested to conserve water – outdoor water use ban in place until further notice Residents of Featherston and Greytown are asked to conserve…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Reports of ‘blue staining’ at some Featherston & Greytown properties

South Wairarapa District Council and Wellington Water have noted a recent increase in the number of reports of bathroom fixtures in Featherston & Greytown showing signs of blue staining, often…

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South Wairarapa District Council rating re-valuations are now available

4 February 2021 – QV property valuations as at 1 September 2020 are now available. See QV MEDIA RELEASE here. To find out property values, here is a direct link…

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Creative Communities Scheme funding now open

Applications are open for the February 2021 round of the Creative Communities Scheme. This scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating…

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Featherston Incident

The Annual Commemorative Wreath Laying service in recognition of those who lost their lives during WW11 1943, in Featherston will be held on Thursday, 25 February at 3.30pm. This year…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Consent application for Underhill Rd

18 February 2021 There is an active resource consent application being processed by South Wairarapa District Council under the Resource Management Act (RMA) for river stone stockpiling and crushing on…

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Wairarapa COVID-19 Recovery Joint Committee (meeting cancelled)

The upcoming Wairarapa COVID-19 Recovery Joint Committee meeting scheduled for the 22 February and any other scheduled meetings for 2021 are being cancelled. The Wairarapa COVID-19 Recovery Joint Committee is…

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