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Council calls for voices to join new Rural and Coastal Advisory Group

If you live in a rural or coastal area and would like to strengthen your community now and into the future, the Council is calling for passionate people to join…

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Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant – Stage 2 Improvements

South Wairarapa District Council recently purchased land north of Pain Farm for the intended purpose of irrigating treated wastewater from the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant (MWWTP) to land.   This is because it is an obligation of the existing resource…

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Toxic algae flare up in Ruamāhanga River

Dogs and people are urged to avoid contact with water in Ruamāhanga River due to a toxic algae flare up. Red alert level warnings are in place for Ruamāhanga River at Double Bridges…

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Council meeting highlights: Supporting storm‑hit communities and strengthening rural and coastal voices

South Wairarapa Mayor and Councillors met on Wednesday 11 March to progress several important pieces of work affecting our communities. From strengthening recovery efforts after last month’s severe weather, to…

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South Wairarapa District Council appoints new General Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services

South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Clare Barton as General Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services, who starts on Monday 23 March. Clare will bring…

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Dogs in togs 2026

Get ready for a paw‑some pool party this Sunday 15 March when South Wairarapa District Council is to host Dogs in Togs. The event is at Featherston Pool on Sunday…

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Survey open to rural communities impacted by severe weather event

We’re a few weeks on from February’s severe weather event, and there are people who continue to have ongoing impacts. We’re working with Wairarapa Rural Support Trust to get a…

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Notice of local transition period

Section 94B, Civil Defence Emergency Manager Act 2002 I, Dame Fran Wilde, give notice of a local transition period over South Wairarapa District owing to the February 15th Severe weather…

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South Wairarapa Recovery Office established

South Wairarapa District Council has established the South Wairarapa Recovery Office to lead the district’s recovery from the severe weather event of 15 and 16 February. The storm caused significant…

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Road closure notice: Moroa and Pharazyns roads, from 13 April 2026

There will be a road closure on Moroa Road and Pharazyns Road in South Featherston for powerline maintenance work, from Monday 13 April for approximately one week. This work began…

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