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Cape Palliser Road funding secured for three more years

POSTED ON: 2 September 2026 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa’s Cape Palliser Road has had a three-year reprieve from the planned government funding withdrawal in a move welcomed by Mayor Fran Wilde as “an early Christmas present for…

South Wairarapa District Council secures land at Fox Street

POSTED ON: 31 August 2026 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

Media release South Wairarapa District Council has purchased land at 38 – 40 Fox Street in Featherston. In 2024, Kiwi Rail undertook safety improvements at the rail crossing in Featherston…

Voting opens for Featherston General Ward By-election – make yours count

POSTED ON: 31 August 2026 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

Featherston residents can now vote to fill an extraordinary vacancy on South Wairarapa District Council arising from the resignation of Councillor Colin Olds. Two candidates are standing for election: Peter Biggs and Brenda West (Independent). As the number of candidates exceeds the number…

Council exploring repair and access options for fragile Whakatomotomo Road

POSTED ON: 28 August 2026 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

Whakatomotomo Road may not be open for well over a year, local residents were told last night by South Wairarapa District Council. At a meeting in Pirinoa, residents were briefed…

Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades project begins

POSTED ON: 28 July 2026 | IN: News, Media Releases

Media release, 28 July 2026 South Wairarapa District Council has signed a contract with Filtec Limited for the delivery of upgrades at Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs).…

South Wairarapa’s 21 newest citizens given a warm welcome this week

POSTED ON: 25 June 2026 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Fran Wilde and Chief Executive Janice Smith welcomed 21 new citizens from India, South Africa, Mexico, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to the district…

EcoReef extension to strengthen Cape Palliser Road at Whatarangi

POSTED ON: 22 June 2026 | IN: News, Media Releases

Work has commenced on the extension of the innovative EcoReef system at Whatarangi on Cape Palliser Road, as part of a wider programme to strengthen coastal resilience along this vulnerable stretch of coastline. A portion of…

South Wairarapa District Council set to confirm a 5.4% increase in total rates revenue for 2026/27

POSTED ON: 19 June 2026 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council intends to adopt its 2026/27 Annual Plan on 25 June and confirm a 5.4% increase in total rates revenue for the financial year. Mayor Fran Wilde…

Council reception to open later on Fridays

POSTED ON: 19 June 2026 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council is making a temporary change to its Friday opening hours each week from Friday 26 June until Friday 31 July. The Council office’s reception at 19 Kitchener Street in Martinborough will open from 9.30am on Fridays rather than 8.30am for…

Featherston Community Board funding in high demand

POSTED ON: 18 June 2026 | IN: News, Media Releases

Media advisory Featherston Community Board was humbled to receive 25 applications for grants totalling over $60,000 in its latest funding round this month. “The impressive response of high quality and high volume of applications made funding decisions challenging, with many worthy projects exceeding available funds…