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Safety first at South Wairarapa schools with lower speed limits

POSTED ON: 30 January 2026 | IN: News

Signs are going up and speed limits are going down around all South Wairarapa schools during travel times for the start of 2026 school year. A variable speed limit of 30km/h will apply outside every South Wairarapa school at the beginning and end of the school day, with…

Council invests in community with $180,000 new Economic Development Fund

POSTED ON: 30 January 2026 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council wants to hear your ideas to develop and build the economy with the support of a new Economic Development Fund, which opens for applications on Tuesday…

Illegal dumping a growing concern – new site discovered

POSTED ON: 27 January 2026 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

A new illegal dump site has been discovered at Longbush where a large amount of waste has been thrown around the landscape, including towards the river. If waste leaches into…

Pop-in session – learn about rates rebates

POSTED ON: 16 January 2026 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

If you are keen to learn about rates rebates, to find out if you qualify and learn how to apply, pop in to a free community session at Heartlands in…

Your South Wairarapa summer, sorted!

POSTED ON: 23 December 2025 | IN: News

We all know our district is abundant with amazing landscapes and awesome activities. Check out this handy guide of things to do in South Wairarapa. Get rolling at Papa Ora…

South Wairarapa, Wrapped! Your favourite stories of 2025

POSTED ON: 23 December 2025 | IN: News

As the year ends, we’ve reflected on the stories that got the biggest reactions from our community. Here’s 10 top performers from across our website and social media channels, in…

Resurfaced Otauira Reserve reopening to the public

POSTED ON: 22 December 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

People pulling into Otauira Reserve will notice a fresh, smooth surface. The reserve will reopen to the public from 12pm on Tuesday 23 December, after it was closed to the…

Martinborough’s building consents to get moving again

POSTED ON: 22 December 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council is preparing to restart consenting processes in Martinborough after a pause of more than two years caused by capacity issues at the local wastewater treatment plant.…

Recycle your old mobile phones at South Wairarapa Libraries

POSTED ON: 17 December 2025 | IN: News

Did you know you can drop off your old mobile phones at our libraries so they can be recycled? New mobile phone recycling boxes have just been delivered to all…

South Wairarapa’s steady progress towards improved water supply resilience

POSTED ON: 16 December 2025 | IN: News

The cost of drinking water supply and planning for future needs has been a topic of discussion for many communities across the country. With limited storage supply and seasonal increases…