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Hurupi Stream Bridge weight restriction lifted

The Hurupi Stream Bridge has had its 3.5tonne weight and one vehicle at a time restrictions lifted following completion of emergency works to repair damage caused during the severe weather…

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Road closure notice – Waite Street, Featherston, 9-11 March

There will be a road closures on Waite Street, Featherston, for tree removal works. The closure is scheduled from Description of work activity The contractor is removing a gum tree overhanging the…

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South Wairarapa District Council returns to refreshed Martinborough headquarters 

The customer service centre and all other staff will return to South Wairarapa District Council’s head office in Martinborough on Monday 2 March, following the completion of urgent works to remediate longstanding health and safety issues.  The Kitchener Street office block,…

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Botulism outbreak affecting waterfowl in Greytown

Wellington Water is responding to an outbreak of avian botulism affecting birdlife at the oxidation pond next to the Greytown Wastewater Treatment Plant. A number of dead and sick waterfowl have…

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Notice of By-election for the Featherston Community Board

A by-election is required to fill an extraordinary vacancy for the Featherston Community Board. The vacancy has arisen from the recent resignation of Tui Rutherford. Nominations Nominations for the above…

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Greytown Town Centre building set to get some TLC

Greytown Town Centre – which houses Greytown Library – is getting some TLC, with construction work starting on Monday 2 March 2026. Greytown Library will remain open during the construction…

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Apply for Community Board funding and support our district

South Wairarapa’s three community boards have funding available for organisations, marae, individuals and groups who have come together for a common purpose to benefit our Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough wards.  …

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Pirinoa Boil Water Notice lifted

Wellington Water advises that the boil water notice for Pirinoa has been lifted. The public network has been flushed and tested to confirm the water is safe to drink.  …

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SWDC named one of NZ’s best for customer service

South Wairarapa District Council has been named a top player when it comes to customer service in local government, according to a national survey.  The Council placed fourth for ‘Customer Experience’ among all New Zealand councils, and third of the…

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Council meeting highlights: Residents at centre of new customer service approach

Endorsing a new customer-focused approach for Council staff was the top item on the agenda for the first Council meeting of 2026 for South Wairarapa District Council. The Mayor and…

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