Archive: Notices & Updates

Botulism outbreak affecting waterfowl in Greytown

Wellington Water is responding to an outbreak of avian botulism affecting birdlife at the oxidation pond next to the Greytown Wastewater Treatment Plant. A number of dead and sick waterfowl have…

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Notice of By-election for the Featherston Community Board

A by-election is required to fill an extraordinary vacancy for the Featherston Community Board. The vacancy has arisen from the recent resignation of Tui Rutherford. Nominations Nominations for the above…

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Greytown Town Centre building set to get some TLC

Greytown Town Centre – which houses Greytown Library – is getting some TLC, with construction work starting on Monday 2 March 2026. Greytown Library will remain open during the construction…

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Apply for Community Board funding and support our district

South Wairarapa’s three community boards have funding available for organisations, marae, individuals and groups who have come together for a common purpose to benefit our Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough wards.  …

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Pirinoa Boil Water Notice lifted

Wellington Water advises that the boil water notice for Pirinoa has been lifted. The public network has been flushed and tested to confirm the water is safe to drink.  …

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Temporary changes to waste collections for Ngawi

Due to the current 3.5‑tonne weight restriction on the Hurupi Stream bridge (also known as the banana bridge) into Ngawi, we need to make temporary changes to how kerbside rubbish and recycling…

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Speed and weight restrictions – Hurupi Stream bridge

While repairs are made to the Hurupi Stream bridge (also known as the banana bridge), there are strict temporary controls in place to ensure public safety and protect the fragile structure.   New…

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Access into Cape Palliser restored – with strict safety restrictions in place  

South Wairarapa District Council has reopened the Hurupi Stream bridge (known as the Banana Bridge), restoring vital connection to Cape Palliser and surrounding communities.  The reopening follows days of isolation for coastal communities after severe flooding…

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URGENT PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE – DO NOT USE HURUPI STREAM BRIDGE

Do not travel over the bridge that crosses the Hurupi Stream on Cape Palliser Road. Following the recent severe weather, the Council has deemed this bridge to be structurally unsafe for the…

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Section of Lake Ferry Road closed for urgent repairs

A section of Lake Ferry Road is currently closed because the road approaching Turanganui Bridge has been damaged. The bridge is located between Warrens Road and the junction with Cape…

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