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Pedestrian crossing upgrades – Featherston

POSTED ON: 27 October 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Raised Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade – postponed until 12 November due to the weather Waka Kotahi have advised of upcoming roadworks to raise the pedestrian crossing at Fitzherbert Street (near Lyon…

Special Licences for the Christmas, New Year, and Summer Periods

POSTED ON: 27 October 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

If you’re planning to hold an event this summer that will require a special licence, make sure you plan ahead and apply as soon as possible. If your event is…

Delay in 2022/23 Annual Report

POSTED ON: 27 October 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council will not be able to meet the statutory deadline of 31 October 2023 for the adoption of the 2022/23 Annual Report and have agreed to defer…

High winds – 26 October weather updates

POSTED ON: 26 October 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

BUSINESS CLOSURES Featherston Recycling Station – closed for today ROAD CLOSURES None currently WATER OUTAGES Greytown – approx. 100 properties

Start date for new SWDC Chief Executive

POSTED ON: 26 October 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

Following on from the announcement of South Wairarapa District Councils new CE, we are delighted to share that Janice Smith will be joining us from Monday 13 November 2023. Media contact:Cr Kaye…

SH53 Roadworks Martinborough

POSTED ON: 24 October 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Roadworks: Chipseal SH53 Backwater Road to southern end of Waihenga BridgeWhen: Wednesday 25 October, weather permitting. UPDATE – scheduled for 31 October Please be prepared for a short wait during…

Consultation closes on Rating Policies Review

POSTED ON: 18 October 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Councils Rating Policies Review consultation has now closed. The proposal asked for feedback on a group of our financial policies as required under Section 102 of the…

Consultation opens for Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw

POSTED ON: 13 October 2023 | IN: News

South Wairarapa District Council would like your feedback on our Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw. New Zealand’s freedom camping laws allow camping on all Council land unless it is prohibited through…

Announcement of Chief Executive Appointment

POSTED ON: 11 October 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

Mayor Martin Connelly said “The South Wairarapa District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Janice Smith to the position of Chief Executive. Mrs Smith is currently Group…

Cape Palliser Road repairs

POSTED ON: 3 October 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Work to repair a dropout at on Cape Palliser Road above the Hurupi Stream has been completed, approximately 1.4km from the Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve turn-off. The shoulder and westbound…