Archive: News

Martinborough’s Huangarua bridge to convert to one-lane

South Wairarapa District Council’s Infrastructure Committee today made the decision to convert Martinborough’s Huangarua Bridge from two-lanes to one-lane. The Huangarua Bridge on Ponatahi Road, just outside Martinborough, is a…

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South Wairarapa welcomes 27 new people at Citizenship Ceremony – He Whakatau i Ngā Kirirarau

South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to welcome 27 new citizens to the district from 10 different countries, gifting each person a kōwhai seedling to symbolise their decision to plant…

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A market with a mission – community gains from funding

Crop Up: Community Wellbeing Fund recipient The first in a series of stories about people and projects who have benefited from the Community Wellbeing Fund, which was distributed by South…

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South Wairarapa Mayor and Councillors tour district’s infrastructure assets

South Wairarapa’s Mayor and Councillors took a road trip last Thursday to visit some of the district’s roading, water and community infrastructure assets. The purpose of the day was to…

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Safety first at South Wairarapa schools with lower speed limits 

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…

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

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…

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Illegal dumping a growing concern – new site discovered

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…

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Pop-in session – learn about rates rebates

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…

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Your South Wairarapa summer, sorted!

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…

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South Wairarapa, Wrapped! Your favourite stories of 2025

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…

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