Archive: Media Releases

Release of 2021 DRAFT Paper on Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant Options

18 October 2022 As advised recently by the Chief Ombudsman, we are today releasing a draft document on Featherston’s wastewater treatment plant options that Wellington Water provided Council staff in…

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Closure: Tauherenikau Suspension Bridge

The new Tauherenikau suspension bridge is being temporarily closed to allow some stabilisation work to begin. The bridge’s official opening was to be in September but this was put on…

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South Wairarapa District Council Preliminary Results

2022 Triennial Elections The preliminary result for the South Wairarapa District Council elections held on Saturday 8th October is now available. Mayor Martin Connelly Councillors Featherston Ward: Melissa, Sadler-Futter, Colin…

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South Wairarapa District Council Progress Results

2022 Triennial Elections The progress results for South Wairarapa District Council election held on Saturday 8th October 2022 is now available. Use this link to see the full progress results.…

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Welcoming our new Principal Advisor, Māori (Pou Māori)

A mihi whakatau (welcome) was held at the Martinborough Town Hall on 6 October for Leanne Karauna, South Wairarapa District Council’s new Principal Advisor – Māori – Pou Māori. Leanne…

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Booktown goes global

We congratulate Featherston Booktown which has won hosting rights for the International Organisation of Booktowns (IOB) global conference in 2024. Delegates from the IOB’s 21 member Booktowns are expected to…

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Featherston Masterplan feedback

Featherston residents have indicated that they are open to smaller sections and denser housing provided it is done well, so more people can access affordable housing that meets their needs.…

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News: Greytown Wheels Park update

Following an engagement period with South Wairarapa residents and ratepayers in May 2022 (and after assessing the feedback), the initial design of the Greytown Wheels Park was approved and has…

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News: Heavy rain ahead

18 August 2022 MetService has issued an Orange heavy rain warning for the Tararua Ranges. It is forecasting 120 to 180 mm of rain from 12pm Thursday to 3pm Friday.…

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News: Plotbox is here

17 August 2022 South Wairarapa District Council has launched a new service which will make life easier for those visiting our cemeteries. PlotBox is a cemetery management system used by…

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