News

Keep tails wagging – dog registration fees are due soon

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.…

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Community meetings – The Future of Wairarapa Local Government

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…

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

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…

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Advisory group established to strengthen rural and coastal representation

South Wairarapa District Council has confirmed the appointment of community members to its Rural and Coastal Advisory Group, following a successful expression of interest (EOI) process.  Mayor Fran Wilde said…

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Featherston Watermain Renewals | Fitzherbert Street night works, 7pm-6am

Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work towards improved water resilience for the Featherston community’s water supply – we are almost there.  Phase two of the Featherston Watermain…

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Creative sparks fly in latest arts funding round 

South Wairarapa’s arts community is riding a well-funded wave of creativity with funding allocations from the latest Creative Communities Scheme this month.  Six applicants will share $10,600 of funds, supporting arts across the district:  Strong criteria in funding evaluation process  Applications were assessed on the strength of their ideas: the…

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Featherston Community Board By-election | Get help casting a special vote

Voting for the Featherston Community Board by-election is open until 12 noon on Friday 5 June 2026. If you need to cast a special vote, we will have an electoral…

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Grazing licence opportunity – now open for tender

Looking for grazing land? We may have the opportunity you are looking for. South Wairarapa District Council is offering a grazing licence for 1.7 ha of land on Harrison St…

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Meet the new South Wairarapa Youth Council | Fri 22 May

Calling all rangatahi! Come and meet the new South Wairarapa Youth Council! They are hosting a meet and greet event on Friday 22 May – during Youth Week. This is…

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Community Boards give funds to art, foodbank, emergency hub and more 

Greytown and Martinborough Community Boards have put their funding where their communities most need it with their latest grants going to everything from age concern, animal welfare and an art trail to musical therapy, a junior rugby…

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