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Council facilities and services over King’s Birthday weekend 2026

POSTED ON: 29 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

There will be some facility closures and changes to Council services due to the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday 1 June. Customer Service Centre The Council offices and Customer…

Council meeting highlights: Water, planning and growth

POSTED ON: 29 May 2026 | IN: News

Decisions about water, future planning, and local development were on the table at Council’s 28 May meeting. Council meetings are where elected members make decisions on things that matter to…

Footpath construction underway on Regent Street, Martinborough

POSTED ON: 28 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

Work begins this week on the final stage of kerb, channel and footpath construction on Regent Street in Martinborough, between Malcolm Street and Dublin Street. The works are a continuation…

Featherston Community Board emergency management workshop | 7 June

POSTED ON: 27 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

The Featherston Community Board warmly invites you to attend an upcoming Community Emergency Management Workshop, focused on strengthening our local preparedness and resilience. Emergency events can impact our communities in different…

Notice for licensed premises and manager’s certificate holders | ARLA releases new Penalty Guidelines and change is coming around digital ID use

POSTED ON: 27 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) has recently released the attached Penalty Guidelines 2026 document. These updated guidelines outline how ARLA may approach enforcement and penalties under the Sale and Supply…

‘Moo-ving Day’ is coming our way on 1 June

POSTED ON: 26 May 2026 | IN: News

Moo-ving Day is coming our way on 1 June so it’s time to keep an eye out for farm animals on the move for the start of the dairy season.…

Help our volunteers – please ensure your water meter is accessible

POSTED ON: 25 May 2026 | IN: News

From Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough to Pirinoa, our volunteers do the hard yards in June each year to read water meters in all weather across the district. This year, we’re…

Keep tails wagging – dog registration fees are due soon

POSTED ON: 25 May 2026 | IN: News

Even good dogs need paperwork and with annual dog registration coming up, we’re giving all dog owners a friendly reminder now to keep an eye out for their fees invoice.…

Community meetings – The Future of Wairarapa Local Government

POSTED ON: 23 May 2026 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

The Government is progressing Simplifying Local Government reform, which could significantly change how councils and services are structured in the future. Across Wairarapa, the three councils are working through what…

Possible noise disruption with Lyon Street night works – Sun 24 May, 9pm-4am

POSTED ON: 22 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work towards improved water resilience for the Featherston community’s water supply. The Featherston Watermain Renewals project is in the final stages and…