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NOTICE: Alcohol Control Bylaw Consultation is Open

POSTED ON: 2 August 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates, Other

2 August 2021 South Wairarapa District Council (Council) is proposing to adopt a new Alcohol Control Bylaw and we are seeking feedback from the community on the proposed bylaw. Submissions…

MEDIA RELEASE: Clarification of the 14.28% rate increase used in the LTP

POSTED ON: 29 July 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases

29 July 2021 You would have heard statements that in South Wairarapa District people’s rates had increased significantly and that Council’s overall rates increase is 28%. This is not quite…

UPDATE: Positive Ageing Strategy

POSTED ON: 28 July 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

July 2021 Deep into winter, we have reached one year of the implementation plan for the Positive Ageing Strategy. Please find the full update and previous updates on our dedicated…

NOTICE: Urgent Road Surface Repair Work South of Greytown

POSTED ON: 28 July 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

28 July 2021 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors will be doing urgent road surface repair work on State Highway 2 south of Greytown tomorrow, Thursday 29 July, from 8:30am…

MEDIA RELEASE: Free Home Health Assessment via Libraries

POSTED ON: 27 July 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases

26 July 2021 A new home health assessment toolkit is available from Wairarapa libraries, in a joint initiative by Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils. The kit – which…

MEDIA RELEASE: Waka Kotahi has Launched the Community Consultation for State Highway 2

POSTED ON: 27 July 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases

27 July 2021 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is proposing new safer speed limits for State Highway 2 (SH2) between Masterton and Featherston and is seeking feedback from locals and…

NOTICE: Hinekura Rd is Open

POSTED ON: 23 July 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

23 July 2021 Hinekura Road is now OPEN to all vehicles, effective immediately. Please note the following conditions: There is a 30km per hour speed limit due to road conditions Although…

MEDIA RELEASE: Mike Gray Elected to Featherston Community Board

POSTED ON: 23 July 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases

23 July 2021 Mr. Mike Gray from Greytown has been confirmed as the newest member of the FeatherstonCommunity Board. Mr. Gray was the only candidate so has been declared elected…

Update: Rates Fact Sheet Available

POSTED ON: 23 July 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

23 July 2021 Fact Sheet #1: Understanding Rates Rates are a legislated charge against your property, also known as a rating unit, and are set by your region’s local and…

NOTICE: Remutaka Hill SH2 Closing Monday Night

POSTED ON: 21 July 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

21 July 2021 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Advise that State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for 1 night from 9pm Monday 26 July to 4am…