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Wairarapa Tararua’s water entity officially launched
The establishment of Wairarapa Tararua’s new water organisation reached a major milestone with the launch of the entity, and the announcement of…
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From Our Mayor
Recently we set up the South Wairarapa Rural and Coastal Advisory Group. It’s genesis was the legally-required formal Representation Review by the…
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Supporting our local community groups
The Community Board had $18,754 available to support community activities this financial year. Grant applications were requested from community organisations and also…
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Take back New Zealand’s Energy Sovereignty
“We are takers not market-makers in the great global energy game.” That is the reality which always leads New Zealand to tread…
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South Wairarapa District Council moves to improve safety on Huangarua Bridge
Safety first is the focus of the change from two lanes to one on Huangarua Bridge in South Wairarapa, with implementation now…
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Five Towns Trail – the Martinborough link
Martinborough Community Board hosted a public meeting in April, which was attended by over 50 people interested in opportunities to extend the…
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Torrent of Local Water Investment Planned for Next Decade
Mid-April’s formal launch of the new water services entity for the joint Wairarapa/Tararua area christened as Waiti Waters (formerly “Wai+T”) acted as…
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Making Martinborough safer. Improvements planned for State Highway 53
Safety improvements are on the way for State Highway 53 in Martinborough. As part of its Safety Improvements programme, NZTA/Waka Kotahi will…
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It wasn’t a dog-friendly day at the council
Aidan Ellims posed as the “best friend” of South Wairarapa’s dogs at last month’s SWDC meeting, as all those present but he…
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South Wairarapa District Council appoints new General Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services
South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Clare Barton as General Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services, who…
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From Our Mayor
The Council is at present looking at next year’s budget. Following a review of spending, we have identified savings that will help…
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Causes of Road Accidents in the South Wairarapa
It is obvious that reducing speed in the vicinity of schools especially during pick up and drop off times is a sensible…
