Archive: Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council will begin its spring roadside spraying programme in rural areas in the first week of April 2026, following Easter. The spraying is anticipated to last between…

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South Wairarapa District Council is the custodian of the historic Pain Farm Homestead, which is now available for rent from Friday 10 April 2026. The four bedroom homestead is situated…

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Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency is proposing speed limit changes on short sections of State Highway 2 and State Highway 53 in Wairarapa.  From Tuesday 31 March, NZTA is consulting with the…

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The Tauwharenīkau River watermain pipe replacement is a key water supply resilience priority for Featherston. The project is going well. The project team have completed laying of the new pipe…

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This year’s Anzac Day parades are scheduled to take place in Featherston and Greytown on Saturday 25 April. Applications for road closures during the parades in both towns are outlined…

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The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Featherston Community Board has now closed. Nominations have been received from Joanna BALDWIN, Claire BLEAKLEY, Karen COLTMAN and Jessica DOBBIE.…

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Since 2020, the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs Wairarapa (MTFJ) has helped more than 600 Wairarapa youth into sustainable jobs, with dozens of local businesses expanding and strengthening their teams. You…

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Dogs and people are urged to avoid contact with water in Ruamāhanga River due to a toxic algae flare up. Red alert level warnings are in place for Ruamāhanga River at Double Bridges…

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South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Clare Barton as General Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services, who starts on Monday 23 March. Clare will bring…

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