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Council to introduce Economic Development Fund to drive economic growth

South Wairarapa District Council has adopted its new Community Grants and Funding Policy to ensure consistent process and well-informed decisions that best support the South Wairarapa community. To better align…

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Featherston public toilets closed | 12 December, 10am-2pm

Featherston is currently having 2.6km of aging water pipes replaced, improving water supply resilience to the community.  The Birdwood Street watermain renewal is nearing completion with the final connection work…

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Direct debit payments over Christmas and New Year

Direct debit payments normally scheduled for 25 December will be processed on 29 December instead, due to the Christmas holiday. There will be no changes to any payments due on…

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South Wairarapa Libraries closed Mon 15 Dec, 11.30am-2.30pm

The festive season is here, and our South Wairarapa District Council team will be having an all-staff lunch on Monday 15 December to mark the end of a busy year.…

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Registrations now open for South Wairarapa Kids’ Triathlon

South Wairarapa is the place to be in early February – if you’re aged five to 13 years old and bursting with energy! Our district’s new sports and recreation provider,…

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Where does our recycling go?

Recycling is more than just sorting the cans from the glass, and the cardboard from the plastics. It’s about making sure the recyclable materials we collect can actually be reused.…

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Free pet event in Featherston | Sun 7 Dec 2025

Our friends at Chance 4 Change are hosting a free community giveaway day this Sunday 7 December, 11am-1pm, at Cherry Tree Park, 56 Fitzherbert Street, in Featherston. Chance 4 Change…

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Road closure notice: Moroa and Pharazyns roads, from 19 January 2026

There will be a five week road closure on Moroa Road and Pharazyns Road in South Featherston for powerline maintenance work, from Monday 19 January to Friday 13 March. A…

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South Wairarapa Christmas Parades for 2025

Santa Claus is coming to a town near you! We are very lucky to have not one, not two, but three Christmas parades. Thanks to the community for organising these…

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Road closure notice: Featherston Christmas Parade

Featherston Christmas Parade is to on Saturday 6 December from 12pm to 1pm. The roads to be closed will be from the start of the Christmas Parade on Revans Street,…

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