Archive: Notices & Updates

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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Boil Water Notice issued to Pirinoa

Wellington Water advises that all drinking water in Pirinoa must be boiled before use, including for drinking, preparing food, making baby formula, or brushing teeth. The Pirinoa Water Treatment Plant…

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Severe weather for Wairarapa – potential for Martinborough, coastal and rural communities to be temporarily isolated

Rain, wind, and swell warnings are in place throughout the Wairarapa from this afternoon (Sunday 15 February 2026) through to Monday 16 February, and residents should be prepared for potentially…

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Notification of weight (and/or speed) limits on bridges(s)

Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974 Regulation 11 NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to regulation 11(3) of the Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974, the South Wairarapa District Council has fixed…

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Minor disruption to printing and internet services at libraries | Fri 13 Feb

There will be some minor disruption to the computer, wi-fi and printing services at South Wairarapa libraries in Greytown, Featherston, and Martinborough on Friday 13 February. This is due to…

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Economic Development Fund information drop-in sessions

Have you got a project that could benefit from our new Economic Development Fund? Applicants can seek seed funding of up to $2k through to a transformative investment of $25k+…

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Upcoming library closures | February and March 2026

Here are the details of the closures coming up at Martinborough, Featherston and Greytown libraries. Thank you for your understanding while these closures take place. Online services will continue to…

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Changes to swimming pool opening hours

A number of upcoming swimming events mean there will be temporary changes to the opening hours at two of our outdoor pools. Please check the dates for summer 2026 below…

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Road closure notice: No 1 Line from 17 February

There will be a road closure on No 1 Line in Featherston from 17 February to 27 March 2026 for road maintenance. It is anticipated that this work will take…

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