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Tararua District is a predominantly rural area especially suitable for sheep, cattle, and dairy farming. The large size of the district (424,000 hectares) and the fact that there are several small urban areas included within it provide significant challenges in terms of service delivery. 

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COUNCIL 9:38AM
Council improves computer systems MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — Benefit to customers with payment of dog registrations extended by one month. By Tararua District Council
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COUNCIL 7:19PM
'Get Tough' Litter Measures Now Apply DANNEVIRKE — ‘Crunch time’ has now arrived for litter bugs in Tararua. By Tararua District Council
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TRANSPORT 4:58PM
Positive Dialogue On Northern Line WOODVILLE — A positive meeting between railways representative Rick Van Barnveld and mayor Maureen Reynolds has indicated some hope that the northern line between Masterton and Woodville may remain open. By Tararua District Council
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COUNCIL 9:36AM
Clear Issues Emerge in Annual Plan Submissions PAHIATUA — With submissions for the draft Annual Plan now completed the council will be deliberating on outcomes during the month in time for the beginning of the new financial year on July 1. By Tararua District Council
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WASTE 9:36AM
Illegal Dumping Culprits Should Watch Out DANNEVIRKE — In an effort to combat illegal dumping Tararua Council has closed a reserve to vehicles, plans to adopt the infringement provisions of the Litter Act and will install surveillance cameras to help trace the perpetrators. By Tararua District Council
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ALCOHOL 9:35AM
Council Backs Liquor Ban DANNEVIRKE — Police calls for a liquor ban in Pahiatua have been backed by the council. By Tararua District Council
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CYCLING 4:27PM
Horowhenua Cycleway Proposal Welcomed DANNEVIRKE — A Horowhenua District Council proposal to build a cycleway linking the Horowhenua and Tararua districts has been welcomed by Tararua Mayor Maureen Reynolds although it has yet to officially come before the council. By Tararua District Council
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TRANSPORT 4:27PM
Rapid Numbering Prompts Miller St Extension DANNEVIRKE — The council is proposing to extend Miller St in Dannevirke after a duplication of RAPID numbers was found at the eastern end where it merges into Weber Rd. By Tararua District Council
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SPORT 6:29PM
Focus On Junior Sportspeople This Year A decision to extend the nomination period for the Infracon Sportsperson of the Year Award has paid off. By Tararua District Council
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COMMUNITY 7:50AM
Trust Power Awards – Don't leave it Too Late WAIRARAPA — Mayor Maureen Reynolds is urging local organisations to enter the Community Trust Power Awards before it is too late. By Tararua District Council
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COMMUNITY 4:29PM
Woodville Celebrates Earlier Local Body WOODVILLE — Cars gave way to Clydesdales, mechanised milking to deft fingers and separators, corporate clothing to crinoline and cheesecakes to churned butter for a Woodville weekend pioneer-style. By Tararua District Council
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WATER 9:32AM
Lack Of Water An Emergency Issue A series of emergency management meetings in the Manawatu Whanganui region have highlighted that the lack of an adequate water supply is an issue for Tararua in times of crisis. By Tararua District Council
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COUNCIL 9:32AM
Zone 3 Councils Visit Tararua Day to day functions of the offices of the Ombudsman and Auditor-General and strategies to improve voter turnout for local body elections are among the subjects for discussion this week at a Tararua District Council hosted Zone 3 meeting. By Tararua District Council
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COMMUNITY 9:31AM
Grants And Sponsorship Scheme Now Open WAIRARAPA — Organisations planning an event “with a difference” can apply now to the council’s annual $15,000 Grants and Sponsorship fund. By Tararua District Council
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COMMUNITY 9:31AM
Nominations Sought For Trust Power Award WAIRARAPA — The district’s volunteer organisations have until April 1 to seek nomination or nominate themselves for this year’s Tararua Trust Power Community Awards. By Tararua District Council
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WEATHER 9:29AM
Weather Stations Will Enhance District Coverage for Rural Fire WAIRARAPA — Tararua’s rural fire information coverage will be enhanced by the addition of two new stations in the district. By Tararua District Council
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CYCLING 1:59PM
Regional Velodrome Proposal Draws 'Qualified' Support PALMERSTON NORTH — Tararua would support a world class velodrome proposed for Palmerston North but has backed away from making a financial commitment.  The Council was asked for a letter of support from the Palmerston North City Council for a proposed velodrome events centre in the Manawatu-Wanganui region. By Tararua District Council
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TRANSPORT 1:58PM
Council Backs Capital Connection WELLINGTON — Tararua has backed the Capital Connection commuter train adding its voice to a groundswell of concern that the service will be lost. By Tararua District Council
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COUNCIL 4:08PM
One Commissioner Only For Wind Farm Related Hearing DANNEVIRKE — A resource consent hearing for an alternative access road to the proposed Waitahora Wind Farm will be heard by a single commissioner, the council has decided. By Tararua District Council
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COUNCIL 4:07PM
Dannevirke Domain Reserve Management Plan Process DANNEVIRKE — A reserve management plan is being prepared for the Dannevirke Domain, a recreation reserve administered by the Council. By Tararua District Council
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COUNCIL 4:07PM
$10,000 For Council – Historic Places Trust Partnership DANNEVIRKE — The council is to fund up to $10,000 towards a series of heritage assessment reports on 24 Category 2 buildings that are still unregistered with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. By Tararua District Council
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COUNCIL 4:05PM
Tararua Council Recognises Need For More Industrial Land DANNEVIRKE — A need to extend industrial land zoning within the Tararua district and particularly in Dannevirke is prompting the council to promote a variation to its proposed District Plan. By Tararua District Council
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COUNCIL 3:01PM
Overhanging Trees A Concern DANNEVIRKE — Urban property owners with overhanging trees encroaching onto the pavement will have received council letters asking them to address the matter. By Tararua District Council
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MOUNTAIN BIKING 3:01PM
Calling all bike enthusiasts- are you up for a challenge? DANNEVIRKE — Now that the Christmas holiday break is over it’s time to focus on some physical activity – including three upcoming cycle events, says Sport Tararua co-ordinator Natarsha Nikora. By Tararua District Council
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TECHNOLOGY 3:00PM
Fibre, Attitude, Reap 'Inspiring' Rewards DANNEVIRKE — A council decision to partner with a service provider and lay a backbone of fibre through the district has brought a blossoming of technology and some smart ‘outside the square’ thinking to Tararua. By Tararua District Council
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TECHNOLOGY 6:35PM
Fibre, Attitude, Reap 'Inspiring' Rewards DANNEVIRKE — A council decision to partner with a service provider and lay a backbone of fibre through the district has brought a blossoming of technology and some smart ‘outside the square’ thinking to Tararua. By Tararua District Council
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COMMUNITY 11:25AM
Time To Pamper Tararua's Long Time Tenant DANNEVIRKE — On New Year’s Day in 1976 Dora Beman moved to a council flat in Hovding Court. By Tararua District Council
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PETS 11:25AM
Feral Cats And Public Responsibility DANNEVIRKE — Most of us are familiar with feral – better known as wild – cats. By Tararua District Council
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BUSINESS 8:49AM
Council Visit to Award Winning Metalform DANNEVIRKE — Tararua councillors and staff have paid a visit to Dannevirke award winning company Metalform following its success at last month’s Hawke’s Bay business awards. By Tararua District Council
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WASTE 8:48AM
Nappies In The Recycle Bin 'Not On' DANNEVIRKE — Lazy recycling habits are not impressing Tararua’s solid waste manager Jeremy Hirst. By Tararua District Council
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