Archive: Notices & Updates

Creative Communities Scheme – Applications closing Monday 8 September

Have you got a creative idea that could benefit from some funding? Applications are open for our Creative Communities Scheme, which supports a number of creative initiatives within the South…

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Featherston Library: Closed Tuesday, 1pm-5pm

There will be reduced hours at Featherston Library on Tuesday 2 September 2025. The library will close early, at 1pm. Normal hours will resume the following day, Wednesday 3 September, with…

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Featherston’s new locally made benches

One of Featherston’s favourite picnic areas has new book-inspired bench seating, designed to pay homage to the town’s status as the first and only official Booktown in New Zealand. The…

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Roadworks on South Street / West Street intersection in Greytown, 2 September

Residents advised not to park on street on Tuesday 2 September between 6pm and 12am Road maintenance and resurfacing work will take place at the intersection of South Street and…

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Road works in Oak View Place, Greytown on 1 September

Residents advised not to park on street on Monday 1 September between 6pm and 12am Road maintenance and resurfacing work will take place in Oak View Place, Greytown, on Monday…

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South Wairarapa joins partnership to deliver future-focused water services

South Wairarapa has joined neighbours Carterton, Masterton and Tararua District Councils to deliver water services into the future in a partnership that reflects a shared understanding of the unique needs…

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Date change to Brandon Street level crossing upgrade

Brandon Street level crossing in Featherston is to have its upgrade work brought forward to day time hours between Monday 25 August and Friday 29 August. The work has been…

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Martinborough wastewater pond looking its best in years

We’re happy to share that the desludging work at the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant (MWWTP) is now complete. Over the course of the project, 660 tonnes of sludge were removed…

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South Wairarapa District Council: Further Notice of Election and Poll and Declaration of Elected Candidates

Nominations have closed for the 2025 triennial local authority elections. Listed below are details of the confirmed candidates for South Wairarapa District Council and Greytown District Trust Lands Trust. Where…

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Vote 2025: Last chance to stand in the 2025 Local Body Elections

Media Release On Behalf Of Carterton, Masterton, & South Wairarapa District Councils Monday 28 July 2025 Aspiring local leaders across Wairarapa are urged to act now, with nominations to stand…

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