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Martinborough temporary lane closure

There will be a temporary lane closure on Huangarua Road, Puruatanga Road and Martins Road between Monday 16 June and Friday 27 June from 8.30am to 5pm for treescaping. This…

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Three councils collaborate for community to find funds

Collaboration was the name of the game for the three Wairarapa district councils when they opened their doors to their respective communities in May to provide guidance on how to…

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South coast communities stronger thanks to new emergency containers

Two remote communities on South Wairarapa’s south coast have been strengthened thanks to new emergency preparedness containers gifted from the Wairarapa Recovery Office on Saturday 7 June. The communities at…

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New Grab & Go Bags gifted to strengthen kuia, kaumātua and older people 

Grab & Go Bags gained a high profile this month with 50 new emergency grab bags given to older members of the community as a collective initiative of South Wairarapa,…

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Submissions open for SWDC proposed Speed Management Plan

Submissions open today on South Wairarapa District Council’s proposed Speed Management Plan (the Plan). The Plan proposes permanent speed reductions on a number of local roads across the district, with…

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South Wairarapa District Council boosts its sign language

South Wairarapa District Council is boosting the visibility of its amenities and beautiful public spaces with informative new signs across the district. “The new signs are a district wide initiative…

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Mayor thanks volunteers, who are “worth their weight in gold”

South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Martin Connelly says volunteers are the lifeblood of our community and he will thank them at a morning tea called We Thank You – E…

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“Community and council need to hold illegal dumpers to account” 

It looks bad, smells bad, is toxic to the environment and is illegal but, worst of all, it’s on the rise. Illegal rubbish dumping appears to be growing in South…

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White Rock and Lake Ferry intersection road work

This work has been postponed due to cold forecast temperatures. We will update with a new date for the road works when known. New asphalting and road marking work will…

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KiwiRail work update in Featherston

KiwiRail has advised that work on Fox Street in Featherston will proceed from Monday 23 June, as planned, which will mean a road closure for approximately three months. A detailed…

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