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Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs and Martinborough Business Association host free community event | Thu 26 Mar

POSTED ON: 25 March 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

Since 2020, the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs Wairarapa (MTFJ) has helped more than 600 Wairarapa youth into sustainable jobs, with dozens of local businesses expanding and strengthening their teams. You…

Safer roads ahead in Martinborough as Council’s speed changes take effect

POSTED ON: 25 March 2026 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council is rolling out the next phase of its district-wide speed changes over the next week in Martinborough. The Council’s Speed Management Plan addresses areas with a…

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

POSTED ON: 20 March 2026 | IN: News, Media Releases

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…

Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant – Stage 2 Improvements

POSTED ON: 16 March 2026 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

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…

Toxic algae flare up in Ruamāhanga River

POSTED ON: 16 March 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

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…

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

POSTED ON: 13 March 2026 | IN: News

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…

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

POSTED ON: 13 March 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

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…

Dogs in togs 2026

POSTED ON: 11 March 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

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…

Survey open to rural communities impacted by severe weather event

POSTED ON: 10 March 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

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…

Notice of local transition period

POSTED ON: 4 March 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

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…