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Defence Force stands by to help with flood damage in the Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 15 February 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

MEDIA STATEMENT The New Zealand Defence Force has deployed a Unimog and crew to Wairarapa to support local emergency response staff. The 20 soldiers will be based at Featherston and…

Voting period extended for the Greytown Community Board by-election

POSTED ON: 15 February 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Voting now closes 12 noon Friday 24 February Given the disruptions to the postal network caused by the Cyclone Gabrielle weather event, the Electoral Officer for South Wairarapa District Council…

Road alerts, closures and council services

POSTED ON: 15 February 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

UPDATE: 15 February, 5.00pm SERVICES The Council office will be CLOSED on Thursday 16 February. Rubbish and recycling collection is operating as normal. ROADS For the most up to date…

Cyclone Gabrielle update

POSTED ON: 13 February 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

UPDATE: Thursday 16 February 2.30pm All weather warnings have been lifted, and there is no local state of emergency in the Wairarapa. However, there is still a lot of damage…

Greytown Wheels Park and Martinborough Street Lighting

POSTED ON: 10 February 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

MEDIA STATEMENT10 February 2023 The Greytown Wheels Park is poised to become reality after the South Wairarapa District Council voted to enter into a construction contract this week. At a…

Be prepared: Cyclone Gabrielle

POSTED ON: 10 February 2023 | IN: News

Cyclone Gabrielle is on its way, and likely to hit the country on Sunday. In the north and central North Island, the weather could be severe as the cyclone makes…

Creative Communities funding round open

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

The Creative Communities Scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities. Applications for the February funding round are now…

Pack the Bus – the results

POSTED ON: 8 February 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

We have some great results to share from last November’s Pack the Bus Christmas gift drive, which Council supports. The drive is a literal drive – a bus that Tranzit…

Media Release: First meeting of 2023 makes historic progress

POSTED ON: 3 February 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

This first meeting of the Māori Standing Committee (MSC) was held on 31 January where some significant moments were recognised and celebrated. At the meeting held on Tuesday, Mayor Connelly…

Voting open for the Greytown Community Board By-Election

POSTED ON: 31 January 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Voting has opened for the remaining vacancy on the Greytown Community Board. If you live in the Greytown Ward and you’re on the electoral roll, look out for your voting…