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Public Notice: Cape Palliser Paper Road Access Bylaw

POSTED ON: 14 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

This public notice is to advise that at the Council meeting on 8 October 2025 South Wairarapa District Council adopted the Cape Palliser Paper Road Access Bylaw 2025 to come…

Notice – Roadside spraying starts in October

POSTED ON: 14 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council will begin its spring roadside spraying programme in rural areas this month, October 2025, and is anticipated to last between four to eight weeks. Details to…

Holiday deadlines for food and alcohol licences

POSTED ON: 13 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

With the summer holidays approaching, here are the cut-off dates for alcohol and food licence applications. Food application If you want to start operating a food business in December 2025,…

Election 2025: Preliminary results for South Wairarapa District Council

POSTED ON: 13 October 2025 | IN: News

The preliminary result for the South Wairarapa District Council elections held on Saturday 11th October is as follows. Mayoralty | Votes Received WILDE, Fran (Independent) – 3,282 HAWKINS, Leah –…

Recycling bin clips available at Featherston Library

POSTED ON: 13 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Earlier this year we launched a new trial to test a second bin clip, designed to keep the lids of recycling bins firmly shut, even when the bins take a tumble in…

Road closure notice – Greytown footpath replacement, 20-28 November

POSTED ON: 13 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Fulton Hogan is applying for a road closure to replace footpaths in Greytown between Thursday 20 November and Friday 28 November. The road closure is on Wood Street between State…

Election 2025: Progress results for South Wairarapa District Council

POSTED ON: 11 October 2025 | IN: News

The progress result for the South Wairarapa District Council elections held on Saturday 11 October have been released. This result is based upon the counting of approximately 85% of the…

Annual Report highlights Council’s commitment to progress for the community

POSTED ON: 9 October 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council is pleased to present its Annual Report for the financial year from 1July 2024 to 30 June 2025. The finalised 2024/25 Annual Report will be available…

Public Notice – Resignation of Councillor Rebecca Gray

POSTED ON: 9 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council received the resignation of Councillor Rebecca Gray on 12 August 2025. The resignation was submitted in accordance with Clause 5, Schedule 7 of the Local Government…

Final Council meeting of the triennium – 8 October 2025

POSTED ON: 9 October 2025 | IN: News

Council’s performance and decision-making often spark interest. Yesterday, the outgoing council held its final meeting of the triennium. It was a productive session – here’s a summary of some of…