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Upcoming planned night closures for SH2 Remutaka Hill Road

To keep the State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill road shipshape, Waka Kotahi | New Zealand Transport Agency closes it for regular maintenance work on various nights between January and November…

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South Wairarapa enters restricted fire season

From Friday 9 January 2026, Fire and Emergency New Zealand has moved Wairarapa to a restricted fire season until further notice. A restricted fire season means a permit is required…

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Re-register your Incorporated Society before 5 April 2026

Is your organisation ready for the new Incorporated Societies Act? All incorporated societies must re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 by 5 April 2026 to continue operating legally. If…

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Your South Wairarapa summer, sorted!

We all know our district is abundant with amazing landscapes and awesome activities. Check out this handy guide of things to do in South Wairarapa. Get rolling at Papa Ora…

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South Wairarapa, Wrapped! Your favourite stories of 2025

As the year ends, we’ve reflected on the stories that got the biggest reactions from our community. Here’s 10 top performers from across our website and social media channels, in…

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Resurfaced Otauira Reserve reopening to the public

People pulling into Otauira Reserve will notice a fresh, smooth surface. The reserve will reopen to the public from 12pm on Tuesday 23 December, after it was closed to the…

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Martinborough’s building consents to get moving again

South Wairarapa District Council is preparing to restart consenting processes in Martinborough after a pause of more than two years caused by capacity issues at the local wastewater treatment plant.…

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New speed limit of 10km/h for Kahutara Road Bridge

A temporary speed limit of 10km/h is now in place for all vehicles using the Kahutara Road Bridge. The lower speed limit has been introduced while the bridge is subject…

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Road closures for the Martinborough Fair(s) 2026

The 2026 Rotary Martinborough Fair(s) is back again with two dates in 2026 and proposed road closures in and around Martinborough for each day. There are two fairs coming up,…

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Recycle your old mobile phones at South Wairarapa Libraries

Did you know you can drop off your old mobile phones at our libraries so they can be recycled? New mobile phone recycling boxes have just been delivered to all…

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