Archive: News

Martinborough’s Waihinga Centre opening on Monday (Archived)

Wednesday 5 December Martinborough’s Waihinga Centre will open its doors for the first time to the local community and invited guests at a grand opening celebration on Monday next week…

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Important information for Featherston residents re Sunday’s flooding event

We know there are some residents who have been badly impacted by Sunday’s flooding and who could benefit from some help. If you are in this situation, you can email…

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Waste minimisation encouraged these holidays

Media statement: Monday 3 November The three Wairarapa Councils and waste management contractor Earthcare are encouraging residents to minimise waste these holidays and remember the two-recycling crate rule. The current…

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Economic strategy’s implementation phase gets underway

Media statement: Friday 30 November 2018   Work has commenced on the Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy following its launch on Monday 12th November. The Strategy is the culmination of work…

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Community gives insight into Wairarapa’s Positive Ageing Strategy

The Positive Ageing Strategy community workshop held on Wednesday 28 November at the Carterton Events Centre was attended by approximately thirty-five participants. Those who attended were representatives of Wairarapa-based organisations…

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Young Wairarapa women to benefit from award-winning programme

Young Wairarapa women to benefit from award-winning programme An award-winning programme that improves the well-being of young women will launch in the Wairarapa in 2019. The Shift Foundation supports women…

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Featherston honoured with Battalion Charter

A Charter signed between the Mayor, on behalf of the Featherston township, and the 5th/7th Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment was celebrated with a ceremonial parade on Saturday 1st…

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Road closures due to flooding – 27/11/2018 (Archived)

Due to the heavy rainfall in the area there may be road closures, particularly on the bridges over the Ruamahanga River.  Check out the NZTA website for the most authorative, up-to-date information on…

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Martinborough Community Board meeting rescheduled to 12 December 2018 (archived)

The Martinborough Community Board meeting scheduled on 26 November 18 was postponed to allow officers and Community Board members to be on the right side of the SH53 bridge if it…

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Council to hold workshop on future of Fitzherbert St land

22 November 2018 The Council will hold a workshop with the Featherston Community Board as soon as possible to further discuss the options for the vacant, Council-owned land next to…

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