Archive: Notices & Updates

Being a responsible dog owner this summer

We’re big fans of seeing happy dogs out walking and wagging their tails. We just encourage everyone in our community to keep dogs on a leash, unless they’re at one…

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Toxic algae monitored in Wairarapa Moana and rivers this summer

Toxic algae will be monitored in Wairarapa Moana this summer to ensure the water is safe for recreational activities. Greater Wellington Regional Council’s summer monitoring programme tests the quality of…

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South Wairarapa District Council approves new committees  

South Wairarapa District Council has new committee structures in place for the 2025-28 triennium following  the Council meeting on Thursday 20 November.  The new committees and their appointees are:   Infrastructure…

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Cape Palliser Paper Road Bylaw in effect Monday 1 December

South Wairarapa District Council’s Cape Palliser Paper Road Bylaw will come into effect on Monday 1 December, restricting motorised vehicle access while allowing pedestrians, bicycles and e-bikes to use the unformed legal road for a period of 24…

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South Wairarapa’s Speed Management Plan approved

South Wairarapa District Council’s Speed Management Plan has been formally approved by the Director of Land Transport, clearing the way for new speed limits across South Wairarapa. The changes, aligned…

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Important safety notice: Children’s coloured sand products recalled

WorkSafe has confirmed that some batches of coloured sand products sold at Kmart and other New Zealand retailers could contain traces of asbestos, which can pose serious health risks if…

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Road closure notice, Bell Street Featherston, Dec 2025 – Jan 2026

Roadwork is to be done on Bell Street in Featherston by John Fillmore Contracting to install chambers on both sides of the rail corridor to link them to road crossing…

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Road closure notice, Martinborough 8 December

This year’s resealing work in Martinborough township is planned to take place during the week beginning on Monday 8 December. The work is anticipated to take one day from 7am…

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2024-25 Annual Report now available on our website

Every year the Council releases an Annual Report, which outlines our performance, finances, and activities for the previous financial year. It’s our account to the community about how rates and…

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Road closure notice, Cruise Martinborough, January 2026

This is a formal application for a road closure in Martinborough on Saturday 24 January 2026 from 10am to 4pm on behalf of the Event Organiser of Cruise Martinborough from…

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