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Power outage in Featherston – pool closed 28 January 2021

POSTED ON: 1 February 2021 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

28 January 2021 3.05pm Featherston is currently experiencing a power outage. As a result, we have had to close the swimming pool. As power is currently expected to return at…

Greytown pool reopens 23 January 2021

POSTED ON: 1 February 2021 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

22 January 2021 1.50pm Unfortunately overnight the Greytown pool was vandalised and the pool is now closed. There is broken glass smashed on the concrete surrounding and inside the pool.…

SWDC office and libraries closed due to staff bereavement 29 January 2021

POSTED ON: 1 February 2021 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

29 January 2021 Due to a staff bereavement, our Martinborough offices and all three town libraries will be closed today. EDIT: Featherston Library will also be closed tomorrow. Thank you…

Media statement on the tragic loss of Godwell Mahowa

POSTED ON: 29 January 2021 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

29 January 2021 Yesterday, we suffered a terrible loss. Godwell Mahowa, a loving husband, father, and to us our Planning Manager and friend, was taken from us suddenly and far…

Christmas/New Year 2020/2021 Holiday Arrangements

POSTED ON: 26 January 2021 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

COUNCIL OFFICE MARTINBOROUGH Close 12.00pm Thursday 24 December 2020 Re-open 9.00am Tuesday 5 January 2021 LIBRARIES AND SERVICES CENTRES Libraries are closed over the holiday period Close 12.00pm Thursday 24…

UPDATE ON GREYTOWN POOL

POSTED ON: 23 January 2021 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

23 January 2021 11.07am Good news! The pool has been cleaned and all of the broken glass appears to be removed. We have had the green light and the pool…

Read the January rates newsletter

POSTED ON: 15 January 2021 | IN: News

https://swdc.govt.nz/quarterly-community-newsletter

MEDIA RELEASE: Featherston and Greytown move to tighter watering restrictions

POSTED ON: 11 January 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

11 January 2021 From 5pm Tuesday 12 January residents of Featherston and Greytown are being asked not to use sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses, and to use hand-held watering…

Positive Ageing Strategy update December 2020

POSTED ON: 11 January 2021 | IN: News

Please click here to read the Positive Ageing December update. To review the full strategy and find out more please click here.

Toxic algae season – reminder to be vigilant around rivers

POSTED ON: 11 January 2021 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

When the weather is hot and dry, our rivers are at risk of producing toxic algae. Wellington waterways have been infected and Greater Wellington Regional Council will be closely monitoring…