Archive: Notices & Updates

Bidwills Cutting night time roadworks

Chip sealing work will take place during the night on Thursday 13 November from 6pm til 6am, followed by sweeping and road marking. The work will be postponed until the…

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One lane closure Ohio Street Martinborough – Monday 28 October

There will be an emergency one lane closure on Ohio Street, Martinborough, tonight, Tuesday 28 October, from 7pm to 10pm, for urgent water leak repairs by Wellington Water. A detour…

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South Wairarapa swimming pool hours confirmed for 2025/2026 summer season

South Wairarapa’s pool season is almost here! Get ready to dive into summer when the district’s three swimming pools open on Saturday 29 November. We have outdoor pools in Featherston,…

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Office and Libraries to open at 11am Thursday 30 October

Council’s reception at Martinborough Library along with the district’s three Libraries will open at 11am on Thursday 30 October while staff attend an all staff meeting. Thank you for your…

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Power outage support

Are you – or is someone you know – still without power? Following this week’s severe weather, some households in our communities are still experiencing power outages. We know contractors…

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Transition to NZ Guide to Temporary Traffic Management

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has introduced the New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (NZGTTM), which replaces the current Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM). South Wairarapa District Council…

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Christmas and New Year 2025-2026

South Wairarapa District Council will restrict roadwork activities in and around town areas from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Monday 5 January 2026. The restricted level of roadworks is to…

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East West Access Road closure

Cliffhanger Promotions will carry out an annual one day motorcycle sprint event on East West Access Road on Sunday 16 November 2025, with a postponement date of 23 November 2025.…

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Trees and powerlines down on Pahaoa Road

Motorists are advised to take care when travelling on Pahaoa Road following this week’s high winds, which have resulted in trees falling on Pahaoa Road, approximately six kilometres from the…

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Library system update and library closure – Labour Weekend

Our library system is getting an upgrade! All Wairarapa Library Service libraries will be closed on Tuesday 28 October while we complete the update. You may notice some temporary online…

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