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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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