Archive: News

News: Passing of Teresa Aporo

The Council regrets to advise the passing of Teresa Aporo of Kohunui Marae on Saturday 27 August. Teresa had been a valued member of the Māori Standing Committee from November…

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News: Water restored in Greytown

31 August, 2022 Update 4.45pm We are pleased to report that supply from Memorial Park has been restored and the Wellington Water team working on it is slowly increasing the…

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News: Call for this year’s Senior of the Year

Do you know a deserving over 65 year old who’s still giving back to their community? Nominations are open for Age Concern’s Senior of the Year. The award recognises Wairarapa…

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News: Greytown Wheels Park update

Following an engagement period with South Wairarapa residents and ratepayers in May 2022 (and after assessing the feedback), the initial design of the Greytown Wheels Park was approved and has…

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News: Heavy rain ahead

18 August 2022 MetService has issued an Orange heavy rain warning for the Tararua Ranges. It is forecasting 120 to 180 mm of rain from 12pm Thursday to 3pm Friday.…

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News: Plotbox is here

17 August 2022 South Wairarapa District Council has launched a new service which will make life easier for those visiting our cemeteries. PlotBox is a cemetery management system used by…

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News: Take care on the roads

15 August 2022 The recent rain has softened the ground in many parts of our roading network. Drivers are urged to take care at The Gluepot in particular, which is…

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Candidates confirmed for 2022 Local Government Elections in South Wairarapa

12 August 2022 The following, in alphabetical order, have been confirmed as candidates for the South Wairarapa District Council, the three community boards, and the Greytown Trust Lands Trust seats…

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News: Funding for Featherston dog pound approved

10 August 2022 At today’s Council meeting, the South Wairarapa District Council agreed to allow extra funding for a new dog pound. “This has been a contentious issue – many…

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News: Road conditions Wednesday

10 August 2022, 4.46pm White Rock Road is closed at Tuturumuri due to slips, crews are working to gain access. Tora is open but caution is advised. The crew will…

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