Archive: Notices & Updates

2026 Featherston Community Board By-election | FINAL RESULT

See the official Final Result document. DECLARATION OF RESULT The final result for the South Wairarapa District Council by-election that closed at midday on Friday, 5 June 2026is: Featherston Community…

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Heavy Swell warning – South Wairarapa coast

UPDATE: 9am Wednesday 10 June 2026 Mōrena South Wairarapa. It seems our coastline got off relatively lightly considering yesterday’s heavy swells. Our roading team has inspected Cape Palliser Road and…

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2026 Featherston Community Board By-election | PRELIMINARY RESULT

See the official Preliminary Results document. PRELIMINARY RESULT The preliminary result for the South Wairarapa District Council by-election that closed at midday on Friday, 5 June 2026 is: Featherston Community…

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2026 Featherston Community Board By-election | PROGRESS RESULT

See the official Progress Result document. PROGRESS RESULT The progress result for the South Wairarapa District Council by-election that closed at midday on Friday, 5 June 2026 is listed below.…

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Freedom camping self-containment changes effective Sunday 7 June

Freedom campers visiting South Wairarapa are being reminded of changes to self‑containment rules, with the transition from the old ‘blue sticker’ system to the new certification. Under national law, blue…

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Featherston Watermain Renewal project update | Night works, 7-11 June

The Featherston Watermain Renewal project is in its final few weeks to completion at the end of this month. Thank you to the Featherston community for your ongoing patience with…

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Council’s Martinborough office opening at later time of 11am, Friday 5 June

South Wairarapa District Council’s office at 19 Kitchener Street in Martinborough will open at the later time of 11am, on Friday 5 June. This is to accommodate a staff training…

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Council facilities and services over King’s Birthday weekend 2026

There will be some facility closures and changes to Council services due to the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday 1 June. Customer Service Centre The Council offices and Customer…

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Footpath construction underway on Regent Street, Martinborough

Work begins this week on the final stage of kerb, channel and footpath construction on Regent Street in Martinborough, between Malcolm Street and Dublin Street. The works are a continuation…

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Featherston Community Board emergency management workshop | 7 June

The Featherston Community Board warmly invites you to attend an upcoming Community Emergency Management Workshop, focused on strengthening our local preparedness and resilience. Emergency events can impact our communities in different…

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