Archive: Notices & Updates

Dumping ground discovered in Greytown

A newly discovered illegal rubbish dumping site on the outskirts of Greytown has sparked concern for the Council.  “Dumping waste like this not only damages our natural surroundings but also…

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Ngāwi Community Emergency Planning

Come along to the Ngāwi Community Hall on 27 September and plan working together as a community during a disaster. Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025 Time: 10am – 12pm Venue: Ngāwi…

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Event: Managing Rural Waste – lunch and learn webinar

Interested in improving your on-farm solid waste management? Join this free session to hear practical, farmer-to-farmer solutions from rural leader and dairy farmer Trish Rankin. The event is being hosted…

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Keep Wairarapa beautiful with a spring clean-up

Clean Up Week is happening between 19-25 September. Join New Zealand’s largest clean-up event and help restore the beauty of our region. Whether you’re a school, business, community group, or…

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Bright orange voting bins make voting easy in South Wairarapa

Voting bins have been rolled out across South Wairarapa today – ready and waiting for you to cast your vote. Voting is now officially open, with voting papers arriving in…

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Creative Communities Scheme – Applications closing Monday 8 September

Have you got a creative idea that could benefit from some funding? Applications are open for our Creative Communities Scheme, which supports a number of creative initiatives within the South…

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Featherston Library: Closed Tuesday, 1pm-5pm

There will be reduced hours at Featherston Library on Tuesday 2 September 2025. The library will close early, at 1pm. Normal hours will resume the following day, Wednesday 3 September, with…

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Featherston’s new locally made benches

One of Featherston’s favourite picnic areas has new book-inspired bench seating, designed to pay homage to the town’s status as the first and only official Booktown in New Zealand. The…

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Roadworks on South Street / West Street intersection Greytown, 2 September

Residents advised not to park on street on Tuesday 2 September between 6pm and 12am Road maintenance and resurfacing work will take place at the intersection of South Street and…

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Road works in Oak View Place, Greytown on 1 September

Residents advised not to park on street on Monday 1 September between 6pm and 12am Road maintenance and resurfacing work will take place in Oak View Place, Greytown, on Monday…

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