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Wairarapa Smoke and Vape Free Policy

POSTED ON: 19 April 2023 | IN: News

The Wairarapa Smoke and Vape Free Policy was recently adopted by the Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils (the Wairarapa District Councils). This joint policy sets out the commitment…

Mayoral Relief Fund grants pass $170,000

POSTED ON: 18 April 2023 | IN: News

More than $170,000 has now been paid to a total of 19 applicants through the Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund set up to help those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. The money…

Important maintenance to Martinborough reservoir

POSTED ON: 14 April 2023 | IN: News

Maintenance work is currently being carried out by Wellington Water on one of the four Martinborough reservoirs. Due to general wear and tear, this work will ensure our drinking water…

Greytown Caravan Dump Station fixed

POSTED ON: 12 April 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

UPDATE: 20 April 2023The Caravan Dump Station in Greytown has been fixed and can now be used. ****** The Caravan Dump Station at Arbor Reserve in Greytown is closed. Wellington…

ANZAC Day Services in South Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 11 April 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Below are notices from those organising ANZAC Day services for our towns and communities. We hope you are able to participate, wherever you are. We will remember them. FEATHERSTON Dawn…

SH2 – Remutaka Hill one-night closure on Sunday 16 April

POSTED ON: 11 April 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 2 (SH2) over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for essential maintenance on 1 night, Sunday 16 April from…

Progress update on Boar Bush Gully Road

POSTED ON: 6 April 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

Excellent progress has been made on the damaged road caused by a slip on Boar Bush Gully Road. The slip was caused by a series of heavy rain events last…

Mayoral Relief Funding reaching applicants fast

POSTED ON: 30 March 2023 | IN: News

A total of $68,300 in grants from the Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund has now been allocated to families affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. The money will be used for assistance such…

SH53 Closure at Tauherenikau Bridge

POSTED ON: 29 March 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Waka Kotahi has advised that State Highway 53, Tauherenikau River bridge will be closed between 8pm-4.30am on Sunday night, 2 April – weather permitting. The closure allow crews to safely…

Heavy Swell Warning for Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 29 March 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

MetService has issued a Heavy Swell Warning for the Wairarapa from 9pm Wednesday 29 March to 9pm Thursday 30 March. Southerly waves of 5 metres are predicted for Wednesday morning,…