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Illegal dumping of bitumen waste ‘disrespectful and disappointing’

POSTED ON: 19 June 2026 | IN: News

South Wairarapa District Council is asking the community to keep their eyes peeled and report any suspicious trucks or vehicles, following the discovery of bitumen illegally dumped at a public…

Featherston Community Board funding in high demand

POSTED ON: 18 June 2026 | IN: News, Media Releases

Media advisory Featherston Community Board was humbled to receive 25 applications for grants totalling over $60,000 in its latest funding round this month. “The impressive response of high quality and high volume of applications made funding decisions challenging, with many worthy projects exceeding available funds…

Council submits funding request to safeguard future of South Wairarapa’s fragile but significant Cape Palliser Road

POSTED ON: 17 June 2026 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council has submitted a proposal to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to secure a long-term, sustainable funding solution to ensure the future of the highly vulnerable…

Featherston Ward Councillor resigns

POSTED ON: 15 June 2026 | IN: News

Colin Olds has formally resigned from his position as Featherston Ward Councillor with South Wairarapa District Council. Chief Executive Janice Smith thanks Mr Olds for his service to the community…

Māori Partnership Committee gives Matariki a sparkling glow

POSTED ON: 11 June 2026 | IN: News

South Wairarapa’s Māori Partnership Committee is giving community-led Matariki events a spark of support with grants from its latest funding round this month. Aotearoa New Zealand marks the fifth consecutive year of Matariki as a public holiday on Friday 10 July 2026. South Wairarapa’s Māori Partnership Committee is proud to…

Heavy Swell warning – South Wairarapa coast

POSTED ON: 8 June 2026 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

UPDATE: 9am Wednesday 10 June 2026 Mōrena South Wairarapa. It seems our coastline got off relatively lightly considering yesterday’s heavy swells. Our roading team has inspected Cape Palliser Road and…

Council meeting highlights: Water, planning and growth

POSTED ON: 29 May 2026 | IN: News

Decisions about water, future planning, and local development were on the table at Council’s 28 May meeting. Council meetings are where elected members make decisions on things that matter to…

‘Moo-ving Day’ is coming our way on 1 June

POSTED ON: 26 May 2026 | IN: News

Moo-ving Day is coming our way on 1 June so it’s time to keep an eye out for farm animals on the move for the start of the dairy season.…

Help our volunteers – please ensure your water meter is accessible

POSTED ON: 25 May 2026 | IN: News

From Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough to Pirinoa, our volunteers do the hard yards in June each year to read water meters in all weather across the district. This year, we’re…

Keep tails wagging – dog registration fees are due soon

POSTED ON: 25 May 2026 | IN: News

Even good dogs need paperwork and with annual dog registration coming up, we’re giving all dog owners a friendly reminder now to keep an eye out for their fees invoice.…