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South Wairarapa joins partnership to deliver future-focused water services

POSTED ON: 23 August 2025 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa has joined neighbours Carterton, Masterton and Tararua District Councils to deliver water services into the future in a partnership that reflects a shared understanding of the unique needs…

Date change to Brandon Street level crossing upgrade

POSTED ON: 15 August 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Brandon Street level crossing in Featherston is to have its upgrade work brought forward to day time hours between Monday 25 August and Friday 29 August. The work has been…

Martinborough wastewater pond looking its best in years

POSTED ON: 15 August 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

We’re happy to share that the desludging work at the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant (MWWTP) is now complete. Over the course of the project, 660 tonnes of sludge were removed…

South Wairarapa District Council: Further Notice of Election and Poll and Declaration of Elected Candidates

POSTED ON: 8 August 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Nominations have closed for the 2025 triennial local authority elections. Listed below are details of the confirmed candidates for South Wairarapa District Council and Greytown District Trust Lands Trust. Where…

Vote 2025: Last chance to stand in the 2025 Local Body Elections

POSTED ON: 28 July 2025 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

Media Release On Behalf Of Carterton, Masterton, & South Wairarapa District Councils Monday 28 July 2025 Aspiring local leaders across Wairarapa are urged to act now, with nominations to stand…

Council’s 2025-34 Long-Term Plan published

POSTED ON: 25 July 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council’s 2025-34 Long-Term Plan was adopted on 25 June 2025. The final document has now been published on the council website. Consultation on the Long-Term Plan took…

Featherston community strengthened with new water tanks

POSTED ON: 17 July 2025 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council is pleased to announce the installation of two 25,000 litre water tanks at ANZAC Hall in Featherston in July. “These tanks add huge strength the resiliency…

2025 Pre-Election Report now available

POSTED ON: 17 July 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council’s 2025 Pre-Election Report is now available. The Local Government Act 2002 requires the Chief Executive of each local Council to prepare a pre-election report for voters…

Water invoices sent throughout July

POSTED ON: 16 July 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Water is an incredibly precious resource and providing a clean, safe supply for our community to use is one of our Council’s highest priorities. We put a lot of leg…

Reception and libraries to open late on Thursday 10 July

POSTED ON: 8 July 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Council reception (currently based out of Martinborough Library) and the Featherston Library, Greytown Library and Martinborough Library will open at 11am on Thursday 10 July, due to an all staff…