Archive: Notices & Updates

Memorial Square pedestrian lighting – interim safety measures

This week, several of the pedestrian crossings in Martinborough’s Memorial Square will receive some interim upgrades. Keep an eye out as Fulton Hogan install permanent signs and some temporary warning…

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Summer holiday hours & information – 2023

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Many of us at Council are also taking a break but there will be the necessary cover to…

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Illegal dumping of green waste

In Wairarapa Moana Wetlands, the improper disposal of garden waste has emerged as a pressing concern, one that jeopardises our delicate ecosystems and biodiversity. The repercussions of thoughtless disposal practices…

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Holiday office hours

The team at South Wairarapa District Council will be taking a break over the holiday period. The Martinborough office will close at midday, 22 December 2023 and reopen at 8.30am,…

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Riddiford Bridge – measures in place

A visual inspection on 12 December of Riddiford bridge (94 Te Awaiti Road) has uncovered some significant cracks in the supporting piers.  Council will be putting temporary traffic restrictions in…

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Improvements to Gluepot

Fulton Hogan are working on improvements to Te Awaiti Road with re-alignment of the road and a change of grade. WHERE: Te Awaiti Road (also known as the Gluepot) DATE:…

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Pack the Bus – 2023 Christmas appeal

Christmas is fast approaching and so is Pack the Bus 2023! You may have heard of Pack the Bus – Wairarapa’s annual Christmas gift appeal. Next week, the three Wairarapa…

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Council office and library update: Thursday 23 November

Due to a staff meeting, the Martinborough Council office and Featherston library will open at the later time of 11.00am on Thursday 23 November. All calls will be diverted to…

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Pedestrian crossing upgrades – Greytown

Waka Kotahi have advised of upcoming roadworks to raise the pedestrian crossing on SH2 Main Street (near Hastwell Street) WHERE:  SH2 Main Street, near Hastwell Street, Greytown DATE: Monday 20 November to…

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Recycling Partnership with Earthcare

South Wairarapa District Council is proud to announce a new partnership with Earthcare Environmental for the handling of the coloured public bins across the three towns. This collaboration marks a…

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