News

Featherston Community Board emergency management workshop | 7 June

POSTED ON: 27 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

The Featherston Community Board warmly invites you to attend an upcoming Community Emergency Management Workshop, focused on strengthening our local preparedness and resilience. Emergency events can impact our communities in different…

Notice for licensed premises and manager’s certificate holders | ARLA releases new Penalty Guidelines and change is coming around digital ID use

POSTED ON: 27 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) has recently released the attached Penalty Guidelines 2026 document. These updated guidelines outline how ARLA may approach enforcement and penalties under the Sale and Supply…

‘Moo-ving Day’ is coming our way on 1 June

POSTED ON: 26 May 2026 | IN: News

Moo-ving Day is coming our way on 1 June so it’s time to keep an eye out for farm animals on the move for the start of the dairy season.…

Help our volunteers – please ensure your water meter is accessible

POSTED ON: 25 May 2026 | IN: News

From Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough to Pirinoa, our volunteers do the hard yards in June each year to read water meters in all weather across the district. This year, we’re…

Keep tails wagging – dog registration fees are due soon

POSTED ON: 25 May 2026 | IN: News

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.…

Community meetings – The Future of Wairarapa Local Government

POSTED ON: 23 May 2026 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

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…

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

POSTED ON: 22 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

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…

Advisory group established to strengthen rural and coastal representation

POSTED ON: 21 May 2026 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

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…

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

POSTED ON: 21 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

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…

Creative sparks fly in latest arts funding round

POSTED ON: 20 May 2026 | IN: News

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…