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Greytown Library and Town Centre access – Friday 26 September

POSTED ON: 26 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Due to street tree maintenance, the main entrance to Greytown Library and the Town Centre is temporarily closed today. However, Greytown Library and Town Centre is still open! Please use the…

South Wairarapa’s new Sports and Recreation Service

POSTED ON: 25 September 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

The Council has appointed Kia Hākinakina Wairarapa as the provider of a new Sports and Recreation Service for the district. The announcement follows a robust and competitive selection process, which…

Cape Palliser Paper Road Bylaw to allow pedestrian and cycling access

POSTED ON: 24 September 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa District Council Strategy Working Committee today agreed on an amended Bylaw to restrict access to motorised vehicles but allow for walking and cycling access on the paper road…

Featherston Library closing at 1pm today

POSTED ON: 24 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Today, Wednesday 24 September, Featherston Library will be closing early at 1pm. The other libraries in Martinborough and Greytown will remain open until 5pm. Normal hours will resume at Featherston Library…

Join our Creative Communities funding panel!

POSTED ON: 23 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

We’re on the lookout for people with experience in the arts to join our Creative Communities assessment panel. Each year the Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) provides funding to local and…

Dumping ground discovered in Greytown

POSTED ON: 23 September 2025 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

A newly discovered illegal rubbish dumping site on the outskirts of Greytown has sparked concern for the Council. “Dumping waste like this not only damages our natural surroundings but also…

School Holiday fun in South Wairarapa!

POSTED ON: 19 September 2025 | IN: News

With kids now on school break, we thought we’d share some fun-tastic ideas to keep children entertained and parents sane. Check out this handy activity guide of things to do…

Ngāwi Community Emergency Planning

POSTED ON: 17 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Come along to the Ngāwi Community Hall on 27 September and plan working together as a community during a disaster. Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025 Time: 10am – 12pm Venue: Ngāwi…

South Wairarapa Residents Survey: Quality of life high, but challenges remain

POSTED ON: 16 September 2025 | IN: News

South Wairarapa residents continue to rate their quality of life highly, according to the 2025 Residents Survey – with 89% of respondents saying they enjoy a good or very good…

Event: Managing Rural Waste – lunch and learn webinar

POSTED ON: 16 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Interested in improving your on-farm solid waste management? Join this free session to hear practical, farmer-to-farmer solutions from rural leader and dairy farmer Trish Rankin. The event is being hosted…