Archive: Notices & Updates

H5 bird flu confirmed in Wellington and the Wairarapa

Yesterday, the Minister for Biosecurity and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed a positive case of H5 bird flu in New Zealand and a case has since been found…

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Community invited to share their thoughts on amalgamation

South Wairarapa District Council is inviting the South Wairarapa community to share their thoughts on the future of local government in the region. The Government has announced changes to local…

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Water shutdown notice: 80 Underhill Road, Featherston – shutdown postponed

As part of South Wairarapa District Council’s scheduled maintenance, Citycare Water needs to temporarily turn off the water supply to properties at 80 Underhill Road, Featherston. This water shutdown has…

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Whakatomotomo Road – temporary access

Whakatomotomo Road is currently open to residents only while a long-term solution to remediate the damaged road is delivered. The temporary solution is now in place for resident access:  We…

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Notice: Fitzherbert Street East – interruption to service 14 July

Our completion work on the Featherston Watermain Renewal project continues. With the arrival of specific fittings for the bridge, the team will complete the last two lateral connections and reinstate…

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Martinborough community drop-in sessions

The Martinborough Community Board (MCB) and the Martinborough Access Reference Group (MARG) are encouraging residents to take part in a series of informal community drop-in sessions this week, providing an…

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Council adopts Annual Plan with lower rates than forecast

South Wairarapa District Council has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan with a total rates increase lower than forecast in the 2025–34 Long Term Plan (LTP) and a renewed commitment to investing in…

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Council office closed due to concerns about rising river levels

South Wairarapa District Council office has now closed this morning due to concerns about rapidly rising river levels. Our service centres remain open for the community at both Featherston Library…

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Heavy Rain Warning – 7-8 July

Kia ora South Wairarapa, Page updated at 10.30pm Wednesday 8 July MetService has updated their Heavy Rain Watch to a Warning for Wairarapa and the Tararua Ranges until 6am Thursday…

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SH53 Jenkins Dip spillway – temporary change to activation level

During the severe weather event in June, the Tawaha Sill and floodway was damaged, lowering the sill in one location. Usually, the Sill activates at around 4.5metres and water travels down…

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