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News: Celebrating our green spaces

POSTED ON: 5 March 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

5 March 2022 Parks Week (March 5-13) is all about celebrating the vital role green spaces play in our communities, says Sandra Burles, Wairarapa Walking and Cycling Coordinator. The celebration…

News: Quarry gains resource consent

POSTED ON: 4 March 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

4 March 2022 The Council has concluded processing an application by PJ Warren to undertake extraction, storage and processing of gravel on Underhill Road, Featherston. This follows the granting of…

News: Countries strengthen bonds over war memorial

POSTED ON: 25 February 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

25 February 2022 Dignitaries from Japan and Australia underlined the importance of the ties between their countries and New Zealand at a ceremony near Featherston today. Japan’s Ambassador Mr Koichi…

Notice: Featherston Boil Notice lifted

POSTED ON: 25 February 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

25 February 2022 Featherston’s boil water notice has been lifted. After 3 days of monitoring, Wellington Water’s test results show the water is safe to drink. Please flush any appliances,…

Is it time to check your pool?

POSTED ON: 22 February 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

22 February 2022 With summer in full swing, this is an opportune time to remind property owners of the rules and responsibilities of owning a swimming pool and restricting access…

News: What to know if you need to have a Covid-19 test

POSTED ON: 16 February 2022 | IN: News

There are now 20 active cases of Covid-19 in the Wairarapa, five of them new (as of Thursday 16 February). If you have been tested for Covid-19: • please go…

News: Annual report shows budget on track

POSTED ON: 15 February 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

15 February 2022 South Wairarapa District Council’s 2020/2021 Annual Report is a chance to look back on how the Council has performed financially, a review of significant events and projects,…

News: Covid cases rise

POSTED ON: 14 February 2022 | IN: News

14 February 2022 There are now 14 active cases of Covid-19 in the Wairarapa. If you have been tested for Covid-19: • please go straight home. You will be notified…

URGENT BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR FEATHERSTON

POSTED ON: 13 February 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

All drinking water must be boiled in Featherston 13 February 2022 Wellington Water advises that all drinking water in Featherston must be boiled before being used for drinking, food preparation…

News: Covid-19 case in Martinborough

POSTED ON: 11 February 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen has confirmed that one or more positive cases of Covid-19 have been detected at Martinborough School. These will be reported in tomorrow’s national count. The…