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Council office and library update: Thursday 21 March

Due to an all-staff meeting, the Martinborough Council office and Featherston library will open at the later time of 10.30am on Thursday 21 March. All calls will be diverted to…

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Removal of public litter bins at Tora

Commencing Saturday 2 March, the public litter bins at Tora will be removed to promote a “pack in pack out” practice for visitors, and for locals to respect the environment…

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South Wairarapa District Council Mayor to take leave of absence

At an extraordinary Council meeting held today, 28 February, Council approved a request from Mayor Martin Connelly for a two-month leave of absence, effective 4 March, to allow him to…

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Featherston Masterplan consultation now closed

Consultation is now closed for the Draft Featherston Masterplan & Implementation Plan. The consultation asked for the community’s feedback on the Future of Featherston Draft Masterplan which proposed a series…

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Gambling Policy Review consultation open

Consultation has opened for the Wairarapa wide Gambling Policy Review. Wairarapa’s three district councils have opened a month of consultation on proposed updates to their joint gambling policy which would…

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SH2 Featherston Flood mitigation – February update

Following an update in January about works to help address the flooding issue on SH2 in Featherston, we expect this work to commence mid-March, pending KiwiRail approval of the NZTA…

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2024 Funders Forum

The Funders Forum is back for 2024. This expo like event offers an opportunity to connect with key funders in the Wairarapa. You’ll be able to talk in person and…

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Riskpool payment clarification

At South Wairarapa District Councils Strategic Working Committee on 14 February 2024, retrospective approval was given for the December payment of $47k to Riskpool. Last week, the media reported that…

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Hinekura Road Remediation

Since being closed following a significant slip in 2022, works on the remediation of Hinekura Road are well under way and in the steady hands of Brownell Earthmoving Limited (Brownell)…

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Expressions of Interest – Leasing opportunities

The beloved Old Library in Greytown and the historic Old Courthouse in Featherston are available for occupancy, with expressions of interest currently being welcomed. These landmarks are more than just…

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