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Temporary changes to waste collections for Ngawi

POSTED ON: 20 February 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

Due to the current 3.5‑tonne weight restriction on the Hurupi Stream bridge (also known as the banana bridge) into Ngawi, we need to make temporary changes to how kerbside rubbish and recycling…

Speed and weight restrictions – Hurupi Stream bridge

POSTED ON: 20 February 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

While repairs are made to the Hurupi Stream bridge (also known as the banana bridge), there are strict temporary controls in place to ensure public safety and protect the fragile structure. New…

Access into Cape Palliser restored – with strict safety restrictions in place

POSTED ON: 19 February 2026 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council has reopened the Hurupi Stream bridge (known as the Banana Bridge), restoring vital connection to Cape Palliser and surrounding communities. The reopening follows days of isolation for coastal communities after severe flooding…

Free green waste drop off – this weekend

POSTED ON: 19 February 2026 | IN: News

South Wairarapa District Council and Carterton District Council will provide free green waste disposal this weekend to help residents clear storm related green waste from their properties, with Masterton District…

Councils ease storm clean-up with free green waste weekend

POSTED ON: 19 February 2026 | IN: Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council and Carterton District Council will provide free green waste disposal this weekend* to help residents clear storm related green waste from their properties, with Masterton District…

URGENT PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE – DO NOT USE HURUPI STREAM BRIDGE

POSTED ON: 17 February 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

Do not travel over the bridge that crosses the Hurupi Stream on Cape Palliser Road. Following the recent severe weather, the Council has deemed this bridge to be structurally unsafe for the…

Section of Lake Ferry Road closed for urgent repairs

POSTED ON: 17 February 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

A section of Lake Ferry Road is currently closed because the road approaching Turanganui Bridge has been damaged. The bridge is located between Warrens Road and the junction with Cape…

Boil Water Notice issued to Pirinoa

POSTED ON: 16 February 2026 | IN: Media Releases, Notices & Updates

Wellington Water advises that all drinking water in Pirinoa must be boiled before use, including for drinking, preparing food, making baby formula, or brushing teeth. The Pirinoa Water Treatment Plant…

Severe weather for Wairarapa – potential for Martinborough, coastal and rural communities to be temporarily isolated

POSTED ON: 14 February 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

Rain, wind, and swell warnings are in place throughout the Wairarapa from this afternoon (Sunday 15 February 2026) through to Monday 16 February, and residents should be prepared for potentially…

Infrastructure Committee highlights: bridge lane change on the way

POSTED ON: 13 February 2026 | IN: News

Our Infrastructure Committee provides governance oversight and monitoring of Council’s operational functions and capital programmes for roading, the water network, waste management and minimisation, public amenities and Council properties. Committee meetings are opportunity for elected members…