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Featherston community drop-in sessions

Featherston residents are invited to join the Featherston Community Board and share their views on the priorities for Featherston set out in Council’s Long-Term Plan. This is a chance to…

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Cape Palliser Road funding secured for three more years 

South Wairarapa’s Cape Palliser Road has had a three-year reprieve from the planned government funding withdrawal in a move welcomed by Mayor Fran Wilde as “an early Christmas present for…

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Notice of the right to demand a poll on the electoral system

If South Wairarapa District Council is required to hold an election in 2028, notice is given under section 28 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 that South Wairarapa District Council…

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Community drop-in sessions with Mayor Fran Wilde and your local councillors

Mayor Fran Wilde and our local councillors are inviting people from across South Wairarapa to join them at a series of informal drop-in sessions throughout September. Whether you have a…

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South Wairarapa District Council secures land at Fox Street

Media release South Wairarapa District Council has purchased land at 38 – 40 Fox Street in Featherston. In 2024, Kiwi Rail undertook safety improvements at the rail crossing in Featherston…

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Voting opens for Featherston General Ward By-election – make yours count

Featherston residents can now vote to fill an extraordinary vacancy on South Wairarapa District Council arising from the resignation of Councillor Colin Olds.  Two candidates are standing for election: Peter Biggs and Brenda West (Independent). As the number of candidates exceeds the number…

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Council exploring repair and access options for fragile Whakatomotomo Road

Whakatomotomo Road may not be open for well over a year, local residents were told last night by South Wairarapa District Council. At a meeting in Pirinoa, residents were briefed…

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Greytown Town Centre | Building renovation works 1-4 September

Greytown Town Centre – which houses Greytown Library – is getting some TLC to complete the underfloor structural work. This work will take place between Tuesday 1 September and Friday…

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Water shutdown notice: Monday 31 August, Greytown

South Wairarapa District Council has scheduled maintenance to take place on Monday 31 August. The properties that will be impacted are shown on the map below. This maintenance means that…

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Community drop-in sessions – MWWTP Stage 2 improvements

South Wairarapa District Council is hosting three drop-in sessions to ensure that the technical information related to Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant Stage 2 improvement resource consent is accessible and readily…

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