Archive: Notices & Updates

Lower Valley bridge – amended restrictions in place

Following a recent inspection of the Lower Valley Bridge on Kahutara Road, the weight and speed restrictions have been reassessed and the following will now apply: The frequency of the…

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Unplanned water outage – Martinborough

There is an unplanned water outage on properties between Regent and Jellicoe Streets in Martinborough. The repair time is approximately 2-3 hours. Thank you for your understanding.

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No vehicle access at Greytown Cemetery Thursday morning, 5 November

Please note that vehicle access to Greytown Cemetery will be unavailable on the morning of Thursday 5 November while contractors carry out repairs to the cemetery entrance. Work is scheduled…

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Infrastructure committee highlights – 29 October 2026 

South Wairarapa District Council’s Infrastructure Committee met on Thursday 29 October, with discussions ranging from future energy needs and water services to bridge resilience and major infrastructure projects across the…

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South Wairarapa District Council adopts its 2025-26 Annual Report

South Wairarapa District Council has adopted its 2025/26 Annual Report and Summary Annual Report, which provides an overview of the organisation’s performance, finances and activities over the past financial year. …

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Council meeting highlights – 29 October 2026

South Wairarapa District Council met on Thursday 29 October, where elected members adopted the 2025/26 Annual Report, considered a proposed road name for a new Martinborough subdivision, and made appointments…

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Labour Day closures and collection changes

The South Wairarapa District Council office and all South Wairarapa libraries will be closed on Monday 26 October for Labour Day. Online library services will continue to be available 24/7…

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Water shutdown notice: Venice Street, Martinborough

Our scheduled water maintenance next week means that Citycare Water needs to temporarily turn off water supply to properties in Martinborough from 4 to 45 Venice Street on Monday 19…

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Council invites community to share views on proposed Longwood Water Race Bylaw

South Wairarapa District Council is inviting the community to have its say on a proposed new Longwood Water Race Bylaw, aimed at helping protect and manage the Longwood water race…

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New Elected Member sworn in for Featherston Ward

Peter Biggs was officially sworn in as a South Wairarapa District Council elected member for the Featherston General Ward on Thursday 8 October. Mr Biggs was declared elected on Monday…

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