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Welcoming our new Principal Advisor, Māori (Pou Māori)

POSTED ON: 7 October 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

A mihi whakatau (welcome) was held at the Martinborough Town Hall on 6 October for Leanne Karauna, South Wairarapa District Council’s new Principal Advisor – Māori – Pou Māori. Leanne…

Get ready to train with Snapper

POSTED ON: 7 October 2022 | IN: News

Metlink is introducing Snapper as an electronic payment method across the Metlink rail network during November 2022. Paying train fares with Snapper is cheaper, faster and easier than using cash…

South Wairarapa and Coastal vaccination clinics on Saturday 8 October

POSTED ON: 6 October 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa are visiting Pirinoa, Lake Ferry and Ngawi this Saturday to provide the following vaccinations and health services: Covid vaccinations boosters flu jabs* MMR* (17-31 yr olds)…

New Zealand Cycle Classic

POSTED ON: 4 October 2022 | IN: News

The Wairarapa will once again be part of hosting the New Zealand Cycle Classic. The five-stage elite men’s road cycling race will be held from Wednesday, 11th January to Sunday,…

Upcoming 2-night closure of Remutaka Hill for essential maintenance

POSTED ON: 4 October 2022 | 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 on two nights, Sunday 9 October and…

Senior Person of the Year

POSTED ON: 3 October 2022 | IN: News

Senior Person of the year judges Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson, Carterton Mayor Greg Lang and South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen decided on the Senior Person of the Year. This was…

It’s time to post that vote!

POSTED ON: 3 October 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Have you sent us your vote yet? Get your vote in the local body elections in the mail by Tuesday October 4 and it will reach us in time. Votes…

Pain Farm house for rent

POSTED ON: 30 September 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Situated 2.4kms from Martinborough on Lake Ferry Road. The home is enriched with charm and character with insulation and multiple heating options. It is positioned to capture the morning sun…

Booktown goes global

POSTED ON: 30 September 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

We congratulate Featherston Booktown which has won hosting rights for the International Organisation of Booktowns (IOB) global conference in 2024. Delegates from the IOB’s 21 member Booktowns are expected to…

State Highway 2, Remutaka hill to be closed Thursday night (29 September) for emergency repairs

POSTED ON: 28 September 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Message from Waka Kotahi The emergency closure is planned for Thursday night, 29 September. – to allow roading crews to clear multiple slips and make the highway safe for road…