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The Queen’s State Memorial Service

POSTED ON: 21 September 2022 | IN: News

Message from the Office of the Governor-General: New Zealand will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a State Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Monday 26 September.…

Share your views on smoking and vaping

POSTED ON: 20 September 2022 | IN: News

Wairarapa’s three district councils recently asked residents, businesses and community organisations for their views on smoking and vaping to contribute to the development of a combined smoke and vapefree policy…

Have a say on our Rangatahi (Youth) Strategy

POSTED ON: 16 September 2022 | IN: News

The three Wairarapa Councils are working together to review the district’s Rangatahi (Youth) Strategy to support youth voices in local government. This review will be expanded to include South Wairarapa.…

Greytown water outage

POSTED ON: 15 September 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Wellington Water will shut off the water in areas of Greytown from 12:00pm-2.00pm today (15 September). This will affect properties on:13 – 42 McMaster Street (both sides )All of Massey…

Upcoming Wai Word author events

POSTED ON: 15 September 2022 | IN: News

Wai Word has been bringing notable authors into the Wairarapa for over a decade to share their writing and skills with audiences. Our Wairarapa Library Service is partnering with Wai…

Drop in to discuss Featherston’s wastewater plan

POSTED ON: 14 September 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Wellington Water is holding a drop in session on Thursday 15 September to inform residents about its new plan for the future treatment of Featherston’s wastewater. Featherston’s wastewater treatment plant…

Return of Kāinga Ora public housing to Greytown

POSTED ON: 13 September 2022 | IN: News

[Media release from Kāinga Ora] Kāinga Ora has currently purchased two sites in Greytown and Woodville and have signed contracts with Jenninan Homes and Westwood properties to acquire housing in…

Adoption of Draft Wairarapa Combined District Plan Imminent

POSTED ON: 9 September 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

The Combined Wairarapa District Plan Review Process will celebrate an important milestone next week. On Thursday 15 September, the Draft District Plan will be adopted by the Joint Committee, which…

Tauherenikau Suspension Bridge Update

POSTED ON: 8 September 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

The opening of the Tauherenikau suspension bridge between Featherston and Greytown has been delayed.The bridge, which forms part of the Five Towns Trail Network, was originally set to open in…

Further Notice of Election and Declaration of Elected Candidates

POSTED ON: 8 September 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Nominations have closed for the 2022 triennial local authority elections. Listed in the Notice of Election and Declaration of Elected Candidates are details of the confirmed candidates for South Wairarapa…