Archive: Notices & Updates

Featherston and Greytown are the next places in South Wairarapa to have lower speed limits implemented over the next week on some of their peri-urban roads in a phased roll out of lower speeds…

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FINAL UPDATE on Cyclone Vaianu – 10.30am, Monday 13 April: Mōrena koutou, all warnings for Wairarapa have been cancelled or have expired. We are thinking of those affected up north.…

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MetService New Zealand is tracking Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, which is forecast to bring severe wind and rain to Aotearoa over the weekend. We’ll share updates as more information is made…

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When the sun goes down, Wairarapa’s star studded night skies light up and this month is laden with opportunities to celebrate those starry skies in our district and further afield…

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There will be some facility closures and changes to Council services over Easter weekend, from Good Friday on 3 April to Easter Monday on 6 April. Customer Service Centre The…

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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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