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Booklovers get a walk in the park

POSTED ON: 16 November 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

Ever been lost in a good book? The Martinborough StoryWalk® might just be the place for you. StoryWalk® is a popular concept overseas which aims to combine physical exercise, nature…

State Highway 53 Roadworks

POSTED ON: 11 November 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Waka Kotahi will be resealing parts of State Highway 53 between Featherston and Martinborough starting Monday 14 November to Thursday 17 November. These are the areas that will be resealed:…

Recycling for soft plastics and batteries

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

The Council is trialing soft plastic packaging and battery recycling in collaboration with The Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme, Ā Mua, Upcycle and Earthcare Environmental. Council soft plastics collection bins are…

Upcoming 3-night closure of Remutaka Hill for essential maintenance

POSTED ON: 28 October 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Waka Kotahi are advising motorists that State Highway 2 (SH2) over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for essential maintenance on 3 nights, Sunday 6 November to Tuesday 8 November,…

First meeting of the new South Wairarapa District Council

POSTED ON: 27 October 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

MEDIA STATEMENT 26 October 2022 First meeting of the new South Wairarapa District Council Today the South Wairarapa District Council was welcomed onto the historic Pāpāwai Marae in Greytown for…

Wairarapa Combined District Plan Review

POSTED ON: 25 October 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

As Wairarapa continues to develop, it’s important to protect the things we value. The Wairarapa Combined District Plan impacts almost every aspect of living in our region. It sets out…

Release of 2021 DRAFT Paper on Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant Options

POSTED ON: 18 October 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases, Notices & Updates

18 October 2022 As advised recently by the Chief Ombudsman, we are today releasing a draft document on Featherston’s wastewater treatment plant options that Wellington Water provided Council staff in…

South Wairarapa District Council Final Result

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

2022 Triennial Elections The final result for the South Wairarapa District Council elections held on Saturday 8th October is now available. Mayor Martin Connelly Councillors Featherston Ward: Melissa Sadler-Futter, Colin…

New Deputy Mayor for the South Wairarapa announced

POSTED ON: 12 October 2022 | IN: News

Martin Connelly, the Mayor-elect of the South Wairarapa District Council, is delighted that Melissa Sadler-Futter has accepted his invitation to become Deputy Mayor. Ms Sadler-Futter was the highest polling candidate…

Closure: Tauherenikau Suspension Bridge

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

The new Tauherenikau suspension bridge is being temporarily closed to allow some stabilisation work to begin. The bridge’s official opening was to be in September but this was put on…