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Rates, roads and water – It’s time to tell us what matters to you

POSTED ON: 28 March 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Why should we care about our Long-Term Plan 2025/34 and Local Water Done Well? Good question. Our Local Water Done Well (LWDW) consultation is the biggest decision in decades and…

Community consultations go live – and the council wants your input

POSTED ON: 7 March 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council is extremely keen to hear input from the community on two important consultations that opened today for the 2025/34 Long-Term Plan (LTP) and Local Water Done…

South Wairarapa District Council asks the community – What matters most?

POSTED ON: 5 March 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council has adopted the consultation document for the 2025/34 Long-Term Plan ahead of public consultation opening Friday 7 March, where the community can have their say on…

South Wairarapa District Council’s 2025/34 Long-Term Plan engagement update

POSTED ON: 4 March 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

The South Wairarapa District Council’s engagement on the 2025/34 Long-Term Plan (LTP) was initially scheduled to begin on 28 February 2025. However, due to complexities in the audit process, this…

Martinborough moving to Level 2 Water Restrictions on Monday 24 Feb

POSTED ON: 21 February 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Martinborough will move to Level 2 Water Restrictions at 12.01AM on Monday 24 February 2025, joining Featherston and Greytown that moved to Level 2 on Monday 17 February. The Level…

Cape Palliser Road closure – April 2025

POSTED ON: 21 February 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Fulton Hogan has applied for a full road closure on the section of Cape Palliser Road between Ben Avon Grove and the light house end of the road from Monday…

Resources donated to assist South Wairarapa communities during emergencies

POSTED ON: 18 February 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Coastal and isolated communities in South Wairarapa will be better placed to respond to emergency events following the latest donation of resources from the Wairarapa Recovery Office (WRO). The resources…

New lease of life for Featherston’s historic buildings

POSTED ON: 16 February 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Two treasured historic buildings in Featherston have been repaired, restored and renovated. The council undertook the work on the Featherston Courthouse and Anzac Hall, both landmarks in the South Wairarapa.…

Featherston and Greytown moving to Level 2 Water Restrictions on Monday 17 Feb

POSTED ON: 14 February 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Featherston and Greytown will move to Level 2 Water Restrictions at 12.01AM on Monday 17 February 2025, meaning a ban on sprinklers and irrigation systems for residential households. Martinborough will…

Cyclone Gabrielle – two years on

POSTED ON: 11 February 2025 | IN: News

This week marks two years since Cyclone Gabrielle swept down the North Island, leaving significant damage in its wake. Following on quickly from the earlier Cyclone Hale, both adverse weather…