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Ponatahi Road update

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

Our roading team is working hard to rebuild the section of Ponatahi Road just north of Martinborough and get it back to two lanes before Christmas. Once the road is…

Last chance to Pack the Bus

POSTED ON: 9 December 2022 | IN: News

Thank you South Wairarapa for your generosity towards the Pack the Bus Christmas gift drive this week. There was a great outpouring from our district which is destined for 30…

Martinborough community welcomes new artwork

POSTED ON: 7 December 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

A very special artwork has been unveiled at the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough this morning (7 December 2022). The three-dimensional piece by Masterton sculptor Sam Ludden and weaver Violet Edwards-Hina was officially gifted to the centre by the Waihinga Charitable Trust. The work was blessed this morning with…

Welcoming our latest New Zealand citizens

POSTED ON: 5 December 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

An eager group of residents gathered at the ANZAC Hall on Friday, 2 December to witness eight of our South Wairarapa residents give their oath or affirmation (as chosen by…

Aquifer mapping promises rich insights for South Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 5 December 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council supports the work being done this summer by Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) to map the district’s aquifers. From late January, a helicopter with special mapping…

Half price public transport for Community Service Card holders

POSTED ON: 2 December 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates, Other

Metlink has announced Community Service Card (CSC) holders will be able to access half price fares through the new Government funded Community Connect Concession commencing 1 February 2023. To apply…

Pack the Bus is on the way!

POSTED ON: 2 December 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Ready for Christmas? Have you got capacity for just one more gift? Then why not support Pack the Bus, Wairarapa’s annual Christmas gift appeal which is once again revving up…

Gifting of Artwork to Waihinga Centre

POSTED ON: 2 December 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

A ceremony to gift a new artwork for the Martinborough is to take place at the Waihinga Centre, Martinborough. Date: Wednesday 7 DecemberTime: 8amPlace: Waihinga Centre, Martinborough This sculpture and…

Roadworks planned on SH2 near Featherston and Greytown

POSTED ON: 25 November 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Waka Kotahi has scheduled night-time roadworks for State Highway 2, starting Sunday night 27 November to Thursday 1 December, weather permitting. North of Greytown – Sunday night 27 November and…

Greytown Community Board by-election opens for nominations

POSTED ON: 25 November 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

Interested in advocating for Greytown’s interests for the next three years? Enjoy working with great people and great ideas? Then please read on… A by-election is being held to fill…