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Archive: Notices & Updates

Christmas and New Year 2025-2026

POSTED ON: 24 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council will restrict roadwork activities in and around town areas from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Monday 5 January 2026. The restricted level of roadworks is to…

Road closure notice, East West Access Road – postponed to April 2026

POSTED ON: 24 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Cliffhanger Promotions will carry out an annual one day motorcycle sprint event on East West Access Road, which has been postponed from Sunday 16 November 2025 until April 2026 –…

Trees and powerlines down on Pahaoa Road

POSTED ON: 24 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Motorists are advised to take care when travelling on Pahaoa Road following this week’s high winds, which have resulted in trees falling on Pahaoa Road, approximately six kilometres from the…

Library system update and library closure – Labour Weekend

POSTED ON: 23 October 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Our library system is getting an upgrade! All Wairarapa Library Service libraries will be closed on Tuesday 28 October while we complete the update. You may notice some temporary online…

SWDC Libraries and Customer Service Centre closure – 23 October

POSTED ON: 22 October 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Due to the RED wind warning in place for Thursday 23 October, the South Wairarapa libraries and Customer Service Centre (currently at Martinborough Library) will be closed, to keep our…

23 October RED wind warning

POSTED ON: 22 October 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

This page is being updated with new information as the situation progresses. Newest information (as at 6.25pm) is as follows: What do we know? MetService has issued a Strong Wind…

Ōtauira Reserve roadway resealing works

POSTED ON: 21 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Many South Wairarapa residents will be relieved to hear that Featherston’s Ōtauira Reserve roadway is being resurfaced. Resurfacing work is planned to begin later this week. During the works, the…

Lake Ferry playground – temporary closure

POSTED ON: 17 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

The Lake Ferry Playground is currently closed. The playground is scheduled for updates this financial year however, following a recent health and safety inspection, it’s been recommended to close it…

Public Notice: Declaration of result for South Wairarapa District Council

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

The final result for the South Wairarapa District Council elections held on Saturday 11th October is as follows. Mayoralty | Votes Received WILDE, Fran (Independent) – 3,381 HAWKINS, Leah –…

Dorset Square closed 16-17 October

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

Featherston’s Dorset Square will be closed on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 October to allow for tree cutting and maintenance following damage from strong winds. Thank you for your understanding.