Archive: News

New Deputy Mayor for the South Wairarapa announced

Martin Connelly, the Mayor-elect of the South Wairarapa District Council, is delighted that Melissa Sadler-Futter has accepted his invitation to become Deputy Mayor. Ms Sadler-Futter was the highest polling candidate…

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Closure: Tauherenikau Suspension Bridge

The new Tauherenikau suspension bridge is being temporarily closed to allow some stabilisation work to begin. The bridge’s official opening was to be in September but this was put on…

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South Wairarapa District Council Preliminary Results

2022 Triennial Elections The preliminary result for the South Wairarapa District Council elections held on Saturday 8th October is now available. Mayor Martin Connelly Councillors Featherston Ward: Melissa, Sadler-Futter, Colin…

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South Wairarapa District Council Progress Results

2022 Triennial Elections The progress results for South Wairarapa District Council election held on Saturday 8th October 2022 is now available. Use this link to see the full progress results.…

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Welcoming our new Principal Advisor, Māori (Pou Māori)

A mihi whakatau (welcome) was held at the Martinborough Town Hall on 6 October for Leanne Karauna, South Wairarapa District Council’s new Principal Advisor – Māori – Pou Māori. Leanne…

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Get ready to train with Snapper

Metlink is introducing Snapper as an electronic payment method across the Metlink rail network during November 2022. Paying train fares with Snapper is cheaper, faster and easier than using cash…

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New Zealand Cycle Classic

The Wairarapa will once again be part of hosting the New Zealand Cycle Classic. The five-stage elite men’s road cycling race will be held from Wednesday, 11th January to Sunday,…

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Senior Person of the Year

Senior Person of the year judges Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson, Carterton Mayor Greg Lang and South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen decided on the Senior Person of the Year. This was…

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Booktown goes global

We congratulate Featherston Booktown which has won hosting rights for the International Organisation of Booktowns (IOB) global conference in 2024. Delegates from the IOB’s 21 member Booktowns are expected to…

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Greytown road closure

3pm – A serious incident has closed the road at State Highway 2 and McMaster St in Greytown. Please follow the directions of emergency services or if you can, delay…

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