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It’s time to post that vote!

POSTED ON: 3 October 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Have you sent us your vote yet? Get your vote in the local body elections in the mail by Tuesday October 4 and it will reach us in time. Votes…

Pain Farm house for rent

POSTED ON: 30 September 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Situated 2.4kms from Martinborough on Lake Ferry Road. The home is enriched with charm and character with insulation and multiple heating options. It is positioned to capture the morning sun…

Booktown goes global

POSTED ON: 30 September 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

We congratulate Featherston Booktown which has won hosting rights for the International Organisation of Booktowns (IOB) global conference in 2024. Delegates from the IOB’s 21 member Booktowns are expected to…

State Highway 2, Remutaka hill to be closed Thursday night (29 September) for emergency repairs

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

Message from Waka Kotahi The emergency closure is planned for Thursday night, 29 September. – to allow roading crews to clear multiple slips and make the highway safe for road…

Greytown road closure

POSTED ON: 27 September 2022 | IN: News

3pm – A serious incident has closed the road at State Highway 2 and McMaster St in Greytown. Please follow the directions of emergency services or if you can, delay…

Rubbish and recycling a day later

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

Due to the public holiday on Monday, rubbish and recycling collections will be a day later this week.

New building consents platform

POSTED ON: 27 September 2022 | IN: News

South Wairarapa District Council has moved to a new online building consent application and processing system from today (27th September). The new system, Objective Build, is the next generation of…

Notice: Bridges in and out of Martinborough

POSTED ON: 23 September 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

6.45pm 23 Sept Travellers please note that the Waihenga bridge is likely to reach 4.2m by 9.30pm tonight and the Huangarua River is rising, with a potential impact on the…

Election returns available

POSTED ON: 23 September 2022 | IN: News

Daily election returns for the 2022 South Wairarapa District Elections are now available on the Electionz website.

Featherston Masterplan feedback

POSTED ON: 23 September 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

Featherston residents have indicated that they are open to smaller sections and denser housing provided it is done well, so more people can access affordable housing that meets their needs.…