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Consultation has opened for the Wairarapa wide Gambling Policy Review. Wairarapa’s three district councils have opened a month of consultation on proposed updates to their joint gambling policy which would…

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Following an update in January about works to help address the flooding issue on SH2 in Featherston, we expect this work to commence mid-March, pending KiwiRail approval of the NZTA…

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The Funders Forum is back for 2024. This expo like event offers an opportunity to connect with key funders in the Wairarapa. You’ll be able to talk in person and…

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At South Wairarapa District Councils Strategic Working Committee on 14 February 2024, retrospective approval was given for the December payment of $47k to Riskpool. Last week, the media reported that…

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Since being closed following a significant slip in 2022, works on the remediation of Hinekura Road are well under way and in the steady hands of Brownell Earthmoving Limited (Brownell)…

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The beloved Old Library in Greytown and the historic Old Courthouse in Featherston are available for occupancy, with expressions of interest currently being welcomed. These landmarks are more than just…

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NZTA Waka Kotahi have advised that due to bridge concrete and bearing repair works, this section of road will be closed in both directions. WHERE:  SH53 at Tauwharenīkau Bridge. DATE: Tuesday 23…

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Here’s an update of the roadworks going on across the district over the next week. SH2 Featherston Level crossing | 20 – 22 JanuaryFind out more Tauwharenīkau Bridge SH53 |…

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Level crossing upgrade – project completionBetween 20 January and 22 January, Kiwirail will be completing works of the Fitzherbert St levelcrossing. Work will begin at 4am on Saturday 20 January…

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Applications are now open for the Pain Farm Fund. In 1932, George Pain made a will bequeathing the 210 acre property known as the Pain Farm to the then Borough…

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