Archive: Media Releases

Defence Force stands by to help with flood damage in the Wairarapa

MEDIA STATEMENT The New Zealand Defence Force has deployed a Unimog and crew to Wairarapa to support local emergency response staff. The 20 soldiers will be based at Featherston and…

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Greytown Wheels Park and Martinborough Street Lighting

MEDIA STATEMENT10 February 2023 The Greytown Wheels Park is poised to become reality after the South Wairarapa District Council voted to enter into a construction contract this week. At a…

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Pack the Bus – the results

We have some great results to share from last November’s Pack the Bus Christmas gift drive, which Council supports. The drive is a literal drive – a bus that Tranzit…

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Media Release: First meeting of 2023 makes historic progress

This first meeting of the Māori Standing Committee (MSC) was held on 31 January where some significant moments were recognised and celebrated. At the meeting held on Tuesday, Mayor Connelly…

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Council celebrates South Wairarapa’s Dark Sky status

South Wairarapa District Council congratulates the Wairarapa Dark Sky Association (Association) on achieving international dark sky reserve status over South Wairarapa and Carterton. The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has…

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Cyclone Hale rural recovery assistance

Update: Inland Revenue has recently set-up an emergency helpline for anyone affected by Cyclone Hale (for example if you have missed payments or filing dates or are struggling to deal…

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Delay in Annual Report audit

UPDATE: 15 March 2023 Audit NZ has confirmed that they will be aiming to complete all outstanding audits and audit opinions by 31 March 2023 for all councils experiencing delays…

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Update on Tora and Pahaoa Roads

Tora Rd has reopened for 4 wheel-drive vehicles after being closed by a major slip following heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday. We do urge caution as there is heavy…

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Changes to speed limits in South Wairarapa

New speed limits are set to come into force between Masterton and Featherston from 27 January 2023. Waka Kotahi is making the changes after conducting public consultation in mid-2021 as…

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Slips and flooding block access to White Rock and Tora communities

UPDATE, 9.43am Friday 13 January – Please note White Rock Road is now open to 4 wheel drive and smaller vehicles only. Kawaika Road and Cape River Road are also…

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