Archive: Notices & Updates

Notice for licensed premises and manager’s certificate holders | ARLA releases new Penalty Guidelines and change is coming around digital ID use

The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) has recently released the attached Penalty Guidelines 2026 document. These updated guidelines outline how ARLA may approach enforcement and penalties under the Sale and Supply…

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Community meetings – The Future of Wairarapa Local Government

The Government is progressing Simplifying Local Government reform, which could significantly change how councils and services are structured in the future. Across Wairarapa, the three councils are working through what…

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Possible noise disruption with Lyon Street night works – Sun 24 May, 9pm-4am

Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work towards improved water resilience for the Featherston community’s water supply. The Featherston Watermain Renewals project is in the final stages and…

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Advisory group established to strengthen rural and coastal representation

South Wairarapa District Council has confirmed the appointment of community members to its Rural and Coastal Advisory Group, following a successful expression of interest (EOI) process.  Mayor Fran Wilde said…

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Featherston Watermain Renewals | Fitzherbert Street night works, 7pm-6am

Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work towards improved water resilience for the Featherston community’s water supply – we are almost there.  Phase two of the Featherston Watermain…

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Featherston Community Board By-election | Get help casting a special vote

Voting for the Featherston Community Board by-election is open until 12 noon on Friday 5 June 2026. If you need to cast a special vote, we will have an electoral…

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Grazing licence opportunity – now open for tender

Looking for grazing land? We may have the opportunity you are looking for. South Wairarapa District Council is offering a grazing licence for 1.7 ha of land on Harrison St…

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Meet the new South Wairarapa Youth Council | Fri 22 May

Calling all rangatahi! Come and meet the new South Wairarapa Youth Council! They are hosting a meet and greet event on Friday 22 May – during Youth Week. This is…

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Greytown Town Centre | Building renovation works 18-29 May

Greytown Town Centre – which houses Greytown Library – is getting some TLC, with the second round of construction work starting on Monday 18 May 2026. The Main Street building…

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Notice – Roadside spraying starts on Tuesday 13 October

South Wairarapa District Council will begin its spring roadside spraying programme in rural areas on Tuesday 13 October 2026. The spraying is anticipated to last between four to eight weeks.…

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