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News: Road reopenings

POSTED ON: 13 July 2022 | IN: News

Update, 15 July 9am Roads which have reopened after this week’s flooding: Pahautea Rd OPEN at Kahutara RdPukio West Rd OPEN at Kahutara RdKahutara Rd OPEN at Oporua Spillway Update, 14 July 2022 9.48am. Good…

News: Martinborough bridge closed, flooding on some roads

POSTED ON: 12 July 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

12 July 2022, 3.51pm Due to fast rising river levels, the Waihenga bridge to Martinborough is now closed until further notice. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes via Ponatahi…

News: Heavy rain, winds on the way

POSTED ON: 11 July 2022 | IN: News

11 July 2022 With forecasts for high winds and heavy rainfall over the next couple of days, Powerco is advising residents to take action to lower the risk of power…

News: Excitement builds as bridge project nears completion

POSTED ON: 9 July 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

9 July 2022 Work on a new 150m long suspension bridge spanning the Tauherenikau River is progressing well, with bridge builders Abseil Access expected to finish the build shortly. Work…

Notice: Join us for the candidates briefing

POSTED ON: 1 July 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Are you interested in becoming a Councillor or Community Board member? Local body elections will be held on 8 October and voting begins from the preceding month, September, by post.…

News: Arbor Day flourishes in the district

POSTED ON: 1 July 2022 | IN: News

Arbor Day is June 5. Greytown is the home of Arbor Day in New Zealand, and the Greytown Community Board and other tree lovers are marking it in July with…

News: South Wairarapa District Council adopts 2022/23 Annual Plan

POSTED ON: 1 July 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

1 July 2022 South Wairarapa District Council adopted its 2022/23 Annual Plan on 30 June 2022. The increase in net costs to run Council is 6.61% on the 2021/22 budget…

News: SWDC welcomed into Welcoming Communities programme

POSTED ON: 1 July 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is delighted to announce South Wairarapa District Council is amongst the latest group of Councils to join the Welcoming Communities programme. South Wairarapa is one of…

Media statement: Hinekura Road Relief Fund for residents affected by the land slip

POSTED ON: 23 June 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

23 June 2022 The Hinekura Road hill slip following the wild weather experienced mid-June is understandably impacting the daily lives of all residents living beyond the slip. The slip has…

News: Matariki comes to South Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 22 June 2022 | IN: News

22 June 2022 This week New Zealand will hold its very first public holiday celebrating Matariki, the start of the Māori New Year, sparking a number of local events. In…