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News: Martinborough bridge closed, flooding on some roads

POSTED ON: 12 July 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

12 July 2022, 3.51pm Due to fast rising river levels, the Waihenga bridge to Martinborough is now closed until further notice. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes via Ponatahi…

News: Heavy rain, winds on the way

POSTED ON: 11 July 2022 | IN: News

11 July 2022 With forecasts for high winds and heavy rainfall over the next couple of days, Powerco is advising residents to take action to lower the risk of power…

Notice: Help for sports teams with travel costs

POSTED ON: 11 July 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

A fund to help subsidise the travel costs of young sportspeople is open for applications. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund is for South Wairarapa sports clubs and school teams…

News: Excitement builds as bridge project nears completion

POSTED ON: 9 July 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

9 July 2022 Work on a new 150m long suspension bridge spanning the Tauherenikau River is progressing well, with bridge builders Abseil Access expected to finish the build shortly. Work…

Notice: Three Waters Reforms workshop

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

The Council will hold a workshop on July 11, 6pm, at Martinborough Town Hall to consider its submission on the first of the Three Waters reform bills. The Water Services…

Notice: Possum control operation underway

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

Ospri is conducting an aerial 1080 poison operation in the Southern Remutakas to control the spread of bovine TB. Possum control is done, along with herd testing and movement restrictions,…

Notice: Join us for the candidates briefing

POSTED ON: 1 July 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Are you interested in becoming a Councillor or Community Board member? Local body elections will be held on 8 October and voting begins from the preceding month, September, by post.…

News: Arbor Day flourishes in the district

POSTED ON: 1 July 2022 | IN: News

Arbor Day is June 5. Greytown is the home of Arbor Day in New Zealand, and the Greytown Community Board and other tree lovers are marking it in July with…

News: South Wairarapa District Council adopts 2022/23 Annual Plan

POSTED ON: 1 July 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

1 July 2022 South Wairarapa District Council adopted its 2022/23 Annual Plan on 30 June 2022. The increase in net costs to run Council is 6.61% on the 2021/22 budget…

News: SWDC welcomed into Welcoming Communities programme

POSTED ON: 1 July 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is delighted to announce South Wairarapa District Council is amongst the latest group of Councils to join the Welcoming Communities programme. South Wairarapa is one of…