Archive: Notices & Updates

2024 Funders Forum

The Funders Forum is back for 2024. This expo like event offers an opportunity to connect with key funders in the Wairarapa. You’ll be able to talk in person and…

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Riskpool payment clarification

At South Wairarapa District Councils Strategic Working Committee on 14 February 2024, retrospective approval was given for the December payment of $47k to Riskpool. Last week, the media reported that…

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Hinekura Road Remediation

Since being closed following a significant slip in 2022, works on the remediation of Hinekura Road are well under way and in the steady hands of Brownell Earthmoving Limited (Brownell)…

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Expressions of Interest – Leasing opportunities

The beloved Old Library in Greytown and the historic Old Courthouse in Featherston are available for occupancy, with expressions of interest currently being welcomed. These landmarks are more than just…

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SH53 Tauwharenikau Bridge Repairs

NZTA Waka Kotahi have advised that due to bridge concrete and bearing repair works, this section of road will be closed in both directions. WHERE:  SH53 at Tauwharenīkau Bridge. DATE: Tuesday 23…

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Upcoming Roadworks 20 – 26 Jan

Here’s an update of the roadworks going on across the district over the next week. SH2 Featherston Level crossing | 20 – 22 JanuaryFind out more Tauwharenīkau Bridge SH53 |…

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Featherston Level Crossing Upgrade – Fitzherbert Street – Wellington Anniversary Weekend

Level crossing upgrade – project completionBetween 20 January and 22 January, Kiwirail will be completing works of the Fitzherbert St levelcrossing. Work will begin at 4am on Saturday 20 January…

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Pain Farm Fund – applications now open

Applications are now open for the Pain Farm Fund. In 1932, George Pain made a will bequeathing the 210 acre property known as the Pain Farm to the then Borough…

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Delay in release of South Wairarapa rating valuations

See the full QV media statement here: Rating valuations delayed in Carterton and South Wairarapa Quotable Value (QV), has delayed the release of updated rating valuations for South Wairarapa, which…

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Martinborough urged to conserve water

Media release originally from Wellington Water Martinborough needs to urgently conserve more water South Wairarapa district is currently at Level 2 Water Restrictions. While this had helped the Martinborough reservoir…

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