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Ecoreef: Enhancing South Wairarapa’s coastal resilience

POSTED ON: 1 October 2025 | IN: News

Launched as a world-first trial at Cape Palliser in 2022, Ecoreef technology has proven to be a successful approach to coastal erosion. Installed at two vulnerable sections of the road,…

Carpark at Greytown Library closed, 2-3 October

POSTED ON: 30 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

The carpark for the Greytown Library and Town Centre will be closed this Thursday and Friday while the building is being washed. The Greytown Library and Town Centre will remain…

Road closure – Lake Ferry Road just beyond the Hotel

POSTED ON: 29 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Update 30 September – the road is now open. A permanent ‘Caution of rockfall’ sign will be erected, and some concrete blocks will be placed at the bottom where small…

Greytown Library and Town Centre access – Friday 26 September

POSTED ON: 26 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Due to street tree maintenance, the main entrance to Greytown Library and the Town Centre is temporarily closed today. However, Greytown Library and Town Centre is still open! Please use the…

South Wairarapa’s new Sports and Recreation Service

POSTED ON: 25 September 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

The Council has appointed Kia Hākinakina Wairarapa as the provider of a new Sports and Recreation Service for the district. The announcement follows a robust and competitive selection process, which…

Cape Palliser Paper Road Bylaw to allow pedestrian and cycling access

POSTED ON: 24 September 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council Strategy Working Committee today agreed on an amended Bylaw to restrict access to motorised vehicles but allow for walking and cycling access on the paper road…

Featherston Library closing at 1pm today

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

Today, Wednesday 24 September, Featherston Library will be closing early at 1pm. The other libraries in Martinborough and Greytown will remain open until 5pm. Normal hours will resume at Featherston Library…

Join our Creative Communities funding panel!

POSTED ON: 23 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

We’re on the lookout for people with experience in the arts to join our Creative Communities assessment panel. Each year the Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) provides funding to local and…

Dumping ground discovered in Greytown

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

A newly discovered illegal rubbish dumping site on the outskirts of Greytown has sparked concern for the Council. “Dumping waste like this not only damages our natural surroundings but also…

School Holiday fun in South Wairarapa!

POSTED ON: 19 September 2025 | IN: News

With kids now on school break, we thought we’d share some fun-tastic ideas to keep children entertained and parents sane. Check out this handy activity guide of things to do…