Archive: Notices & Updates

New speed limit of 10km/h for Kahutara Road Bridge

A temporary speed limit of 10km/h is now in place for all vehicles using the Kahutara Road Bridge. The lower speed limit has been introduced while the bridge is subject…

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Road closure notice – Martinborough Fair, 7 February and 7 March 2026

The 2026 Rotary Martinborough Fair(s) is back again with two dates in 2026 and proposed road closures in and around Martinborough for each day. There are two fairs coming up,…

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South Wairarapa District Council finalises new committees  

South Wairarapa District Council has approved its new committee Terms of Reference for the 2025-28 triennium following  the Council meeting on Thursday11 December. Please refer to an earlier notice about…

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Featherston public toilets closed | 12 December, 10am-2pm

Featherston is currently having 2.6km of aging water pipes replaced, improving water supply resilience to the community.  The Birdwood Street watermain renewal is nearing completion with the final connection work…

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Direct debit payments over Christmas and New Year

Direct debit payments normally scheduled for 25 December will be processed on 29 December instead, due to the Christmas holiday. There will be no changes to any payments due on…

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South Wairarapa Libraries closed Mon 15 Dec, 11.30am-2.30pm

The festive season is here, and our South Wairarapa District Council team will be having an all-staff lunch on Monday 15 December to mark the end of a busy year.…

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Registrations now open for South Wairarapa Kids’ Triathlon

South Wairarapa is the place to be in early February – if you’re aged five to 13 years old and bursting with energy! Our district’s new sports and recreation provider,…

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Free pet event in Featherston | Sun 7 Dec 2025

Our friends at Chance 4 Change are hosting a free community giveaway day this Sunday 7 December, 11am-1pm, at Cherry Tree Park, 56 Fitzherbert Street, in Featherston. Chance 4 Change…

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Road closure notice: Moroa and Pharazyns roads, from 19 January 2026

There will be a five week road closure on Moroa Road and Pharazyns Road in South Featherston for powerline maintenance work, from Monday 19 January to Friday 13 March. A…

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South Wairarapa Christmas Parades for 2025

Santa Claus is coming to a town near you! We are very lucky to have not one, not two, but three Christmas parades. Thanks to the community for organising these…

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