Archive: Notices & Updates

Free pet event in Featherston | Sun 7 Dec 2025

Our friends at Chance 4 Change are hosting a free community giveaway day this Sunday 7 December, 11am-1pm, at Cherry Tree Park, 56 Fitzherbert Street, in Featherston. Chance 4 Change…

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Road closure notice: Moroa and Pharazyns roads, from 19 January 2026

There will be a five week road closure on Moroa Road and Pharazyns Road in South Featherston for powerline maintenance work, from Monday 19 January to Friday 13 March. A…

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South Wairarapa Christmas Parades for 2025

Santa Claus is coming to a town near you! We are very lucky to have not one, not two, but three Christmas parades. Thanks to the community for organising these…

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Road closure notice: Featherston Christmas Parade

Featherston Christmas Parade is to on Saturday 6 December from 12pm to 1pm. The roads to be closed will be from the start of the Christmas Parade on Revans Street,…

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Holiday hours and services for summer 2025-26

Our Council offices and libraries will close at 12 noon on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and reopen on Wednesday 7 January 2026. If you need to contact us over this…

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Being a responsible dog owner this summer

We’re big fans of seeing happy dogs out walking and wagging their tails. We just encourage everyone in our community to keep dogs on a leash, unless they’re at one…

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Toxic algae monitored in Wairarapa Moana and rivers this summer

Toxic algae will be monitored in Wairarapa Moana this summer to ensure the water is safe for recreational activities. Greater Wellington Regional Council’s summer monitoring programme tests the quality of…

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South Wairarapa District Council approves new committees  

South Wairarapa District Council has new committee structures in place for the 2025-28 triennium following  the Council meeting on Thursday 20 November.  The new committees and their appointees are:   Infrastructure…

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Cape Palliser Paper Road Bylaw in effect Monday 1 December

South Wairarapa District Council’s Cape Palliser Paper Road Bylaw will come into effect on Monday 1 December, restricting motorised vehicle access while allowing pedestrians, bicycles and e-bikes to use the unformed legal road for a period of 24…

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South Wairarapa’s Speed Management Plan approved

South Wairarapa District Council’s Speed Management Plan has been formally approved by the Director of Land Transport, clearing the way for new speed limits across South Wairarapa. The changes, aligned…

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