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Featherston Library: Closed Tuesday, 1pm-5pm

There will be reduced hours at Featherston Library on Tuesday 2 September 2025. The library will close early, at 1pm. Normal hours will resume the following day, Wednesday 3 September, with…

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Featherston’s new locally made benches

One of Featherston’s favourite picnic areas has new book-inspired bench seating, designed to pay homage to the town’s status as the first and only official Booktown in New Zealand. The…

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Roadworks on South Street / West Street intersection in Greytown, 2 September

Residents advised not to park on street on Tuesday 2 September between 6pm and 12am Road maintenance and resurfacing work will take place at the intersection of South Street and…

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Road works in Oak View Place, Greytown on 1 September

Residents advised not to park on street on Monday 1 September between 6pm and 12am Road maintenance and resurfacing work will take place in Oak View Place, Greytown, on Monday…

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South Wairarapa joins partnership to deliver future-focused water services

South Wairarapa has joined neighbours Carterton, Masterton and Tararua District Councils to deliver water services into the future in a partnership that reflects a shared understanding of the unique needs…

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Wairarapa and Tararua Councils agree Water Services Delivery Plan to submit to government

Joint media release for South Wairarapa, Carterton, Masterton and Tararua District Councils South Wairarapa, Tararua, Masterton and Carterton Councils have agreed to Water Services Delivery Plans for the future of…

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SWDC Speed Management Plan finalised for approval 

South Wairarapa District Council today agreed the district’s Speed Management Plan (The Plan) to be submitted to the Director of Land Transport for approval. The Plan will bring into effect…

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Paper Road Access Bylaw consultation closes

Consultation has closed for South Wairarapa District Council’s Paper Road Access Bylaw. The consultation proposed a bylaw that would restrict public access to the paper road at the end of…

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Date change to Brandon Street level crossing upgrade

Brandon Street level crossing in Featherston is to have its upgrade work brought forward to day time hours between Monday 25 August and Friday 29 August. The work has been…

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Martinborough wastewater pond looking its best in years

We’re happy to share that the desludging work at the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant (MWWTP) is now complete. Over the course of the project, 660 tonnes of sludge were removed…

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