Archive: Media Releases

South Wairarapa’s rural roads next up for lower speed limits 

Media advisory 24 April 2026  South Wairarapa District Council is rolling out lower speed limits around the district’s rural roads from next week with new signage to support the changes.   The lower speed limits will impact roads across the district in…

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South Wairarapa District Council moves to improve safety on Huangarua Bridge

Media Advisory22 April 2026 Safety first is the focus of the change from two lanes to one on Huangarua Bridge in South Wairarapa, with implementation expected to take place this…

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Wairarapa Tararua’s water entity officially launched

The establishment of Wairarapa Tararua’s new water organisation reached a major milestone today (17 April) with the launch of the entity, and the announcement of its Board and company name,…

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Citycare Water to deliver district’s three waters services

South Wairarapa District Council is pleased to share that Citycare Water (Citycare) will deliver the district’s three waters operations, maintenance, and reactive renewals from 1 July 2026. Since 2019, Wellington…

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Martinborough Access Reference Group holds inaugural meeting  

The newly established Martinborough Access Reference Group (MARG) held its inaugural meeting in late March, bringing together a group of Martinborough locals who will provide advice to South Wairarapa District…

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Tauwharenīkau Pipeline River Crossing replacement success  

South Wairarapa District Council has neared completion of an essential water supply resilience project for the Featherston community. The Tauwharenīkau River watermain pipe replacement, which is the single supply of…

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Green light to commence coastal resilience at Cape Palliser with EcoReef extension

A resource consent has been approved by Greater Wellington Regional Council to allow South Wairarapa District Council to proceed with its plan to extend the EcoReef sites at Cape Palliser.…

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South Wairarapa classified as Medium-Scale Adverse Event by MPI and Council advocating for recovery support 

South Wairarapa’s storms in February have been classified as a Medium-Scale Adverse Event by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and the Council is working closely with the Wairarapa Rural Support Trust (Wairarapa RST) to advocate for those experiencing ongoing…

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Economic Development Fund boosts South Wairarapa growth with $180k

Three signature events and a mix of grassroots and up-and-coming initiatives will benefit from South Wairarapa District Council’s new Economic Development Fund. Featherston Booktown, New Zealand Festival of Christmas (based…

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Safer roads ahead in Martinborough as Council’s speed changes take effect

South Wairarapa District Council is rolling out the next phase of its district-wide speed changes over the next week in Martinborough. The Council’s Speed Management Plan addresses areas with a…

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