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Tora recycling and rubbish collection this week

POSTED ON: 10 April 2024 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Due to a technical issue, the recycling and rubbish collection at Tora did not take place on Monday 8 April as usual. This week only, please put your recycling and…

Martinborough community workshop: 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan

POSTED ON: 8 April 2024 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

This Saturday, we’re inviting the Martinborough community to join us for a workshop to provide feedback on the decisions we’re asking for as part of the 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan…

South Wairarapa communities invited to have their say on council decisions  

POSTED ON: 5 April 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council invites the community to have their say this month as part of the 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan (Enhanced AP) consultation, which is open until 5 May.   …

2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan: Greytown community workshop

POSTED ON: 3 April 2024 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

This Saturday, we’re inviting the Greytown community to join us for a workshop to provide feedback on the decisions we’re asking for as part of the 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan…

South Wairarapa to consult on 15.3% rates increase for 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan

POSTED ON: 28 March 2024 | IN: News, Media Releases

On Wednesday 27 March, South Wairarapa District Council adopted the consultation document for the 2024-25 Enhanced Annual Plan (Enhanced AP). This follows Council’s deferral of the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan (LTP)…

‘Welcome to Featherston’ signs – update 2

POSTED ON: 20 March 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

We recently shared an update on the Welcome to Featherston signs. At the time, we were awaiting a resource consent outcome from NZTA about whether the signs could be erected at…

Council office and library update: Thursday 21 March

POSTED ON: 18 March 2024 | IN: News, Notices & Updates, Other

Due to an all-staff meeting, the Martinborough Council office and Featherston library will open at the later time of 10.30am on Thursday 21 March. All calls will be diverted to…

Upcoming roadworks

POSTED ON: 7 March 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

Waka Kotahi NZTA have advised of these upcoming roadworks on the Wairarapa Statehighways SH53 FEATHERSTON – BRIDGE REPAIRS UPDATE 12 MARCH – the bridge will now be closed on Wednesday…

Removal of public litter bins at Tora

POSTED ON: 1 March 2024 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Commencing Saturday 2 March, the public litter bins at Tora will be removed to promote a “pack in pack out” practice for visitors, and for locals to respect the environment…

Featherston Level Crossing Upgrade – Fitzherbert Street

POSTED ON: 1 March 2024 | IN: Notices & Updates

KiwiRail are continuing their safety upgrades at the Fitzherbert Street level crossing this weekend to get ready for the next stage of upgrading the railway pedestrian crossing. 2 – 3…