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Notice: Some library services affected on Saturday

POSTED ON: 12 August 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

12 August 2022 South Wairarapa District Council is completing an upgrade of its core Council IT programmes over the weekend. As a result, Greytown and Featherston libraries will not be…

News: Funding for Featherston dog pound approved

POSTED ON: 10 August 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

10 August 2022 At today’s Council meeting, the South Wairarapa District Council agreed to allow extra funding for a new dog pound. “This has been a contentious issue – many…

News: Road conditions Wednesday

POSTED ON: 9 August 2022 | IN: News

10 August 2022, 4.46pm White Rock Road is closed at Tuturumuri due to slips, crews are working to gain access. Tora is open but caution is advised. The crew will…

Tora residents: A message on rubbish and recycling collection

POSTED ON: 8 August 2022 | IN: News

Despite Earthcare’s best efforts, there will be no rubbish or recycling collection at Tora today due to the flooding. Earthcare will reassess the situation tomorrow, Tuesday 9 August, and, if…

Stretched roading teams, we seek your understanding

POSTED ON: 8 August 2022 | IN: News

8 August 2022 Our roading teams are very stretched. Only two of our four Ruamahanga Roads team members are on deck. Our contractor, Fulton Hogan, is working as fast as…

Notice: Deadline looms for candidates, election roll

POSTED ON: 7 August 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

7 August 2022 This is the last week for candidates to be nominated in our district’s Local Body Elections on October 8. We are looking for people who passionately care…

Notice: Talk to us about Featherston Masterplan

POSTED ON: 4 August 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Council is looking at the planning needs of Featherston in the next 30 years, particularly in relation to population growth and housing. Our planners are now holding drop-in sessions to…

News: Pre-election Report now available

POSTED ON: 29 July 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

29 July 2022 The Chief Executive of South Wairarapa District Council, Harry Wilson, has today released his Pre-election Report for this year’s Local Government Election. This is required under section…

Notice: Rates notice delays

POSTED ON: 29 July 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

29 July 2022 Today we have been advised by our mail processing partner that NZ Post are experiencing staff shortages due to Covid-19 and flu. This is causing delivery delays…

Notice: Dog registration deadline looms

POSTED ON: 27 July 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Dog registrations are due by August 1. Please pay your registration to avoid a penalty at our three libraries, Council’s Martinborough offices or by emailing us your form and paying…