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Get ready to train with Snapper

POSTED ON: 7 October 2022 | IN: News

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…

New Zealand Cycle Classic

POSTED ON: 4 October 2022 | IN: News

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,…

Senior Person of the Year

POSTED ON: 3 October 2022 | IN: News

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…

Booktown goes global

POSTED ON: 30 September 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

Greytown road closure

POSTED ON: 27 September 2022 | IN: News

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…

New building consents platform

POSTED ON: 27 September 2022 | IN: News

South Wairarapa District Council has moved to a new online building consent application and processing system from today (27th September). The new system, Objective Build, is the next generation of…

Election returns available

POSTED ON: 23 September 2022 | IN: News

Daily election returns for the 2022 South Wairarapa District Elections are now available on the Electionz website.

Featherston Masterplan feedback

POSTED ON: 23 September 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

Featherston residents have indicated that they are open to smaller sections and denser housing provided it is done well, so more people can access affordable housing that meets their needs.…

State Highway 53, Wairarapa, to reopen tonight (22 September)

POSTED ON: 22 September 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates, Other

Quick work by Waka Kotahi’s roading crews has cleared a significant slip from State Highway 53 between Featherston and Martinborough. A full closure and diversions have been in place since…

Lifesaving packs

POSTED ON: 22 September 2022 | IN: News

A local initiative to get flu and Covid-19 help to the most vulnerable in South Wairarapa is gathering momentum. The kits are the brainchild of two local women, Sandy Ngamoki and…