Archive: News

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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Tora residents: A message on rubbish and recycling collection

Despite Earthcare’s best efforts, there will be no rubbish or recycling collection at Tora today due to the flooding. Earthcare will reassess the situation tomorrow, Tuesday 9 August, and, if…

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Stretched roading teams, we seek your understanding

8 August 2022 Our roading teams are very stretched.  Only two of our four Ruamahanga Roads team members are on deck.  Our contractor, Fulton Hogan, is working as fast as…

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News: Pre-election Report now available

29 July 2022 The Chief Executive of South Wairarapa District Council, Harry Wilson, has today released his Pre-election Report for this year’s Local Government Election. This is required under section…

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News: Informal consultation on Featherston Masterplan opens

25 July 2022 This week the South Wairarapa District Council is launching the informal consultation stage of the Featherston Masterplan proposal. Council’s planners have already talked to multiple community groups…

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News: Road update, Cape Palliser Rd and others

22 July 2022, 12pm. All key roads are open including Cape Palliser Rd, but please take care. Cape Palliser is single lane in places. Raho Ruru Rd is closed but…

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News: Snow, high winds and heavy swells forecast

20 July 2022 MetService has advised that 1-2cm of snow is expected on the Remutaka Hill Road between 9am and 3pm on Thursday 21 July. Wellington Transport Alliance has advised…

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