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Reminder to register dogs before 31 July

POSTED ON: 26 July 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Make sure to register your dog before 31 July to avoid late fees. Registering and microchipping your dog is a simple way for Council to identify your dog as yours,…

Next steps on library opening hours

POSTED ON: 25 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

25 July 2023 At today’s Infrastructure and Community Services Committee meeting, Councillors deliberated on the possible scenarios for an optimal solution to when the three South Wairarapa district libraries should…

Consultation closes on interim Speed Management Plan and Speed Review

POSTED ON: 25 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

A consultation led by South Wairarapa and Carterton District Councils on an interim Speed Management Plan has now closed. The proposal asked for feedback on lowering the speed limit around…

South Wairarapa warmly welcomes its latest citizens

POSTED ON: 21 July 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

When the sun breaks out from behind the clouds on a dismal day and creates a beautiful sunny window, then we know things will go well. Such was today as…

Water outage on Fox Street, Featherston

POSTED ON: 19 July 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Water will be shut off at Fox Street from 10:20am – 11.50am today for unscheduled service repair. This will affect 39-53 Fox Street on both sides. Thanks for your patience…

Water outages in Featherston and Martinborough

POSTED ON: 17 July 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Martinborough Water will be shut off at Strasbourge Street, Martinborough from 11:45am – 1:45pm today (17 July), for service repair. This will affect 22 – 31 Strasbourge Street on both…

Damage to Martinborough dog park and berms

POSTED ON: 13 July 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Damage has occurred to the Martinborough dog park and grass berms along Roberts and Princess Streets. The damage has been caused by cattle pugging the saturated grass while moving through…

Fresh Choice application – Notice of Hearing

POSTED ON: 13 July 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council has appointed a Independent Hearings Commissioner under Delegated Authority to consider the Fresh Choice application – 220081 at 134 Main Street. A hearing has been scheduled…

Libraries planned system outage

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

Due to a planned system outage on Tuesday 11 July from 6pm, some of the libraries online services will be unavailable while maintenance is carried out. We are sorry for…

Metlink: Discounted travel for those with community services card

POSTED ON: 10 July 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Message from Metlink: From 1 July, those with a Community Services Card can apply for the Community Connect Concession giving a 50% discount on public transport. Metlink Ambassadors will be…