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Keep Wairarapa beautiful with a spring clean-up

POSTED ON: 12 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Clean Up Week is happening between 19-25 September. Join New Zealand’s largest clean-up event and help restore the beauty of our region. Whether you’re a school, business, community group, or…

Media release Māori Ward candidate Profiles missing from candidate profile booklet

POSTED ON: 12 September 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

On Behalf of Electionz An error in the candidate profile booklet for the South Wairarapa District Council election has been identified, external Electoral Officer Warwick Lampp said today. The candidate…

South Wairarapa District Council celebrates a golden – koura – opportunity this month

POSTED ON: 10 September 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week – turns 50 Te reo Māori shines brightly this month, which marks the golden – koura – anniversary of Te…

Bright orange voting bins make voting easy in South Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 9 September 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

Voting bins have been rolled out across South Wairarapa today – ready and waiting for you to cast your vote. Voting is now officially open, with voting papers arriving in…

Creative Communities Scheme – Applications closing Monday 8 September

POSTED ON: 5 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Have you got a creative idea that could benefit from some funding? Applications are open for our Creative Communities Scheme, which supports a number of creative initiatives within the South…

Featherston Library: Closed Tuesday, 1pm-5pm

POSTED ON: 29 August 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

There will be reduced hours at Featherston Library on Tuesday 2 September 2025. The library will close early, at 1pm. Normal hours will resume the following day, Wednesday 3 September, with…

Featherston’s new locally made benches

POSTED ON: 27 August 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

One of Featherston’s favourite picnic areas has new book-inspired bench seating, designed to pay homage to the town’s status as the first and only official Booktown in New Zealand. The…

Roadworks on South Street / West Street intersection Greytown, 2 September

POSTED ON: 26 August 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Residents advised not to park on street on Tuesday 2 September between 6pm and 12am Road maintenance and resurfacing work will take place at the intersection of South Street and…

Road works in Oak View Place, Greytown on 1 September

POSTED ON: 26 August 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Residents advised not to park on street on Monday 1 September between 6pm and 12am Road maintenance and resurfacing work will take place in Oak View Place, Greytown, on Monday…

South Wairarapa joins partnership to deliver future-focused water services

POSTED ON: 23 August 2025 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa has joined neighbours Carterton, Masterton and Tararua District Councils to deliver water services into the future in a partnership that reflects a shared understanding of the unique needs…