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Delay in Annual Report audit

POSTED ON: 18 January 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

UPDATE: 15 March 2023 Audit NZ has confirmed that they will be aiming to complete all outstanding audits and audit opinions by 31 March 2023 for all councils experiencing delays…

Update on Tora and Pahaoa Roads

POSTED ON: 13 January 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

Tora Rd has reopened for 4 wheel-drive vehicles after being closed by a major slip following heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday. We do urge caution as there is heavy…

Changes to speed limits in South Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 13 January 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

New speed limits are set to come into force between Masterton and Featherston from 27 January 2023. Waka Kotahi is making the changes after conducting public consultation in mid-2021 as…

Slips and flooding block access to White Rock and Tora communities

POSTED ON: 12 January 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

UPDATE, 9.43am Friday 13 January – Please note White Rock Road is now open to 4 wheel drive and smaller vehicles only. Kawaika Road and Cape River Road are also…

Road closures and surface flooding

POSTED ON: 11 January 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

12 January, 2.30pm Waihenga Bridge is now open after being closed earlier this morning due to high river levels. Still closed due to flooding and/or slips is White Rock Road…

Further Notice of By-election for the Greytown Community Board

POSTED ON: 9 January 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Greytown Community Board has now closed. Nominations have been received from Janette Wallace Gedge (Independent) and Neil Morison (Independent). As…

Improvements in Featherston Masterplan go to design phase

POSTED ON: 16 December 2022 | IN: News

South Wairarapa District Council has given its planners the green light to advance detailed designs for improving Featherston’s main street and the link between the main street to the train…

Last chance to Pack the Bus

POSTED ON: 9 December 2022 | IN: News

Thank you South Wairarapa for your generosity towards the Pack the Bus Christmas gift drive this week. There was a great outpouring from our district which is destined for 30…

Martinborough community welcomes new artwork

POSTED ON: 7 December 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

A very special artwork has been unveiled at the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough this morning (7 December 2022). The three-dimensional piece by Masterton sculptor Sam Ludden and weaver Violet Edwards-Hina was officially gifted to the centre by the Waihinga Charitable Trust. The work was blessed this morning with…

Welcoming our latest New Zealand citizens

POSTED ON: 5 December 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

An eager group of residents gathered at the ANZAC Hall on Friday, 2 December to witness eight of our South Wairarapa residents give their oath or affirmation (as chosen by…

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