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Important information on Cyclone Gabrielle

POSTED ON: 16 February 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

16 February 2022 The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle continue to be felt across the region with local communities, particularly our coastal and eastern communities. There is no local state of…

Resurfacing Wairarapa Highways

POSTED ON: 16 February 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is conducting a programme of resurfacing in February and March that willinvolve several sections of State Highway 2 and State Highway 53 in Wairarapa. Road…

Upcoming 5-night closure of Remutaka Hill for essential maintenance and resurfacing

POSTED ON: 16 February 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 and resurfacing on 5 nights between 9pm…

Defence Force stands by to help with flood damage in the Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 15 February 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

MEDIA STATEMENT The New Zealand Defence Force has deployed a Unimog and crew to Wairarapa to support local emergency response staff. The 20 soldiers will be based at Featherston and…

Council office closed Thursday 16 February

POSTED ON: 15 February 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Our Council office in Martinborough will be closed tomorrow as staff have been unable to get to work due to road closures. You can still call us on 06 306…

Civil Defence Payments

POSTED ON: 15 February 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

If you and your family are affected by an emergency event, you may be able to get a Civil Defence Payment from Work and Income. These are available for people…

Voting period extended for the Greytown Community Board by-election

POSTED ON: 15 February 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Voting now closes 12 noon Friday 24 February Given the disruptions to the postal network caused by the Cyclone Gabrielle weather event, the Electoral Officer for South Wairarapa District Council…

Road alerts, closures and council services

POSTED ON: 15 February 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

UPDATE: 15 February, 5.00pm SERVICES The Council office will be CLOSED on Thursday 16 February. Rubbish and recycling collection is operating as normal. ROADS For the most up to date…

Cyclone Gabrielle update

POSTED ON: 13 February 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

UPDATE: Thursday 16 February 2.30pm All weather warnings have been lifted, and there is no local state of emergency in the Wairarapa. However, there is still a lot of damage…

Greytown Wheels Park and Martinborough Street Lighting

POSTED ON: 10 February 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

MEDIA STATEMENT10 February 2023 The Greytown Wheels Park is poised to become reality after the South Wairarapa District Council voted to enter into a construction contract this week. At a…