Archive: Notices & Updates

Council office and library update: Thursday 21 March

Due to an all-staff meeting, the Martinborough Council office and Featherston library will open at the later time of 10.30am on Thursday 21 March. All calls will be diverted to…

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Upcoming roadworks

Waka Kotahi NZTA have advised of these upcoming roadworks on the Wairarapa Statehighways SH53 FEATHERSTON – BRIDGE REPAIRS UPDATE 12 MARCH – the bridge will now be closed on Wednesday…

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Removal of public litter bins at Tora

Commencing Saturday 2 March, the public litter bins at Tora will be removed to promote a “pack in pack out” practice for visitors, and for locals to respect the environment…

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Featherston Level Crossing Upgrade – Fitzherbert Street

KiwiRail are continuing their safety upgrades at the Fitzherbert Street level crossing this weekend to get ready for the next stage of upgrading the railway pedestrian crossing. 2 – 3…

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South Wairarapa District Council opts for Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024/25

South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) has deferred the adoption of the 2024-34 Long-term Plan (LTP) and will instead produce an Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024/25, with Council receiving the recommendation…

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Featherston Masterplan consultation now closed

Consultation is now closed for the Draft Featherston Masterplan & Implementation Plan. The consultation asked for the community’s feedback on the Future of Featherston Draft Masterplan which proposed a series…

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‘Welcome to Featherston’ signs  

We would like to provide an update on the ‘Welcome to Featherston’ signs at the southern and northern entrances to Featherston on State Highway 2 (SH2).   In 2020, the signs…

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Gambling Policy Review consultation open

Consultation has opened for the Wairarapa wide Gambling Policy Review. Wairarapa’s three district councils have opened a month of consultation on proposed updates to their joint gambling policy which would…

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SH2 Featherston Flood mitigation – February update

Following an update in January about works to help address the flooding issue on SH2 in Featherston, we expect this work to commence mid-March, pending KiwiRail approval of the NZTA…

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2024 Funders Forum

The Funders Forum is back for 2024. This expo like event offers an opportunity to connect with key funders in the Wairarapa. You’ll be able to talk in person and…

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