Archive: News

Community Boards give funds to art, foodbank, emergency hub and more 

Greytown and Martinborough Community Boards have put their funding where their communities most need it with their latest grants going to everything from age concern, animal welfare and an art trail to musical therapy, a junior rugby…

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Funding lifeline to young sports people

Media advisory Travel grants are set to be a gamechanger for young sportspeople in South Wairarapa, who will collectively receive $10,850 of funds over the next month to get to…

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Star gazing – old observatory to have a new lease of life

Here is the latest news from our Community Operations team, which works across the district to strengthen facilities for the community. An old observatory in South Wairarapa is set to have a…

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Economic Growth Committee highlights: Exploring options for a new Wairarapa‑wide development agency

South Wairarapa District Council’s Economic Growth Committee has agreed to explore options for a potential new agency to support economic growth and attract investment across the wider Wairarapa region. The…

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Shining a celebratory glow on Booktown 

New lighting celebrates the 11th Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival from 8 to 10 May 2026 New lights at Featherston War Memorial will shine a yellow glow of celebration this weekend as the signature colour of the much‑loved Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival.  The new lights were installed in April…

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Safety improvements at Martinborough’s SH53 and Princess Street intersection

Safety improvements are on the way for State Highway 53 in Martinborough. As part of its Safety Improvements programme, the New Zealand Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi will be making…

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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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South Wairarapa and Greater Wellington mourn the sudden passing of Adrienne Staples

South Wairarapa District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Adrienne Staples. Former four-term Mayor of South Wairarapa and current GWRC Councillor,…

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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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