Archive: Notices & Updates

Advisory group established to strengthen rural and coastal representation

South Wairarapa District Council has confirmed the appointment of community members to its Rural and Coastal Advisory Group, following a successful expression of interest (EOI) process.  Mayor Fran Wilde said…

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Featherston Watermain Renewals | Fitzherbert Street night works, 7pm-6am

Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work towards improved water resilience for the Featherston community’s water supply – we are almost there.  Phase two of the Featherston Watermain…

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Featherston Community Board By-election | Get help casting a special vote

Voting for the Featherston Community Board by-election is open until 12 noon on Friday 5 June 2026. If you need to cast a special vote, we will have an electoral…

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Grazing licence opportunity – now open for tender

Looking for grazing land? We may have the opportunity you are looking for. South Wairarapa District Council is offering a grazing licence for 1.7 ha of land on Harrison St…

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Meet the new South Wairarapa Youth Council | Fri 22 May

Calling all rangatahi! Come and meet the new South Wairarapa Youth Council! They are hosting a meet and greet event on Friday 22 May – during Youth Week. This is…

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Greytown Town Centre | Building renovation works 18-29 May

Greytown Town Centre – which houses Greytown Library – is getting some TLC, with the second round of construction work starting on Monday 18 May 2026. The Main Street building…

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Notice – Roadside spraying starts on Tuesday 13 October

South Wairarapa District Council will begin its spring roadside spraying programme in rural areas on Tuesday 13 October 2026. The spraying is anticipated to last between four to eight weeks.…

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Road closure notice: Fox and Birdwood Streets, Featherston

Fox Street and Birdwood Street in Featherston will be closed for road works at the Fox Street/Birdwood Street intersection from Monday 25 May at 7.30am until Friday 24 July at…

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Road closure notice: Main Street, Greytown, NZ Festival of Christmas

The New Zealand Festival of Christmas 2026 is coming to Greytown mid-year and the following road closures will be in place on Saturday 27 June and Saturday 25 July. Road…

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Wairarapa-wide audit of kerbside rubbish

A two-week programme to sample household solid waste begins around the Wairarapa region on Tuesday 12 May. Sunshine Yates Consulting Limited has been engaged by South Wairarapa, Carterton, and Masterton district…

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