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Trees and powerlines down on Pahaoa Road

POSTED ON: 24 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Motorists are advised to take care when travelling on Pahaoa Road following this week’s high winds, which have resulted in trees falling on Pahaoa Road, approximately six kilometres from the…

Library system update and library closure – Labour Weekend

POSTED ON: 23 October 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Our library system is getting an upgrade! All Wairarapa Library Service libraries will be closed on Tuesday 28 October while we complete the update. You may notice some temporary online…

SWDC Libraries and Customer Service Centre closure – 23 October

POSTED ON: 22 October 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Due to the RED wind warning in place for Thursday 23 October, the South Wairarapa libraries and Customer Service Centre (currently at Martinborough Library) will be closed, to keep our…

23 October RED wind warning

POSTED ON: 22 October 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

This page is being updated with new information as the situation progresses. Newest information (as at 6.25pm) is as follows: What do we know? MetService has issued a Strong Wind…

South Wairarapa’s new Youth Council gives voice and seat at table to rangatahi

POSTED ON: 22 October 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council is calling young people (rangatahi) aged 12 to 24 to have a voice and a seat at the table to help shape the future of their…

Ōtauira Reserve roadway resealing works

POSTED ON: 21 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Many South Wairarapa residents will be relieved to hear that Featherston’s Ōtauira Reserve roadway is being resurfaced. Resurfacing work is planned to begin later this week. During the works, the…

Lake Ferry playground – temporary closure

POSTED ON: 17 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

The Lake Ferry Playground is currently closed. The playground is scheduled for updates this financial year however, following a recent health and safety inspection, it’s been recommended to close it…

Public Notice: Declaration of result for South Wairarapa District Council

POSTED ON: 16 October 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

The final result for the South Wairarapa District Council elections held on Saturday 11th October is as follows. Mayoralty | Votes Received WILDE, Fran (Independent) – 3,381 HAWKINS, Leah –…

Dorset Square closed 16-17 October

POSTED ON: 15 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Featherston’s Dorset Square will be closed on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 October to allow for tree cutting and maintenance following damage from strong winds. Thank you for your understanding.

Media release – Wheels in motion for early opening of Te Papa Ora o Mōroa

POSTED ON: 15 October 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa’s wheels park — officially named Te Papa Ora o Mōroa — is to open two months ahead of schedule on Monday 20 October and locals are invited to…