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News: Greytown Wheels Park update

POSTED ON: 18 August 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

Following an engagement period with South Wairarapa residents and ratepayers in May 2022 (and after assessing the feedback), the initial design of the Greytown Wheels Park was approved and has…

News: Heavy rain ahead

POSTED ON: 18 August 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

18 August 2022 MetService has issued an Orange heavy rain warning for the Tararua Ranges. It is forecasting 120 to 180 mm of rain from 12pm Thursday to 3pm Friday.…

News: Plotbox is here

POSTED ON: 17 August 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

17 August 2022 South Wairarapa District Council has launched a new service which will make life easier for those visiting our cemeteries. PlotBox is a cemetery management system used by…

News: Take care on the roads

POSTED ON: 15 August 2022 | IN: News

15 August 2022 The recent rain has softened the ground in many parts of our roading network. Drivers are urged to take care at The Gluepot in particular, which is…

Candidates confirmed for 2022 Local Government Elections in South Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 13 August 2022 | IN: News

12 August 2022 The following, in alphabetical order, have been confirmed as candidates for the South Wairarapa District Council, the three community boards, and the Greytown Trust Lands Trust seats…

Notice: Some library services affected on Saturday

POSTED ON: 12 August 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

12 August 2022 South Wairarapa District Council is completing an upgrade of its core Council IT programmes over the weekend. As a result, Greytown and Featherston libraries will not be…

News: Funding for Featherston dog pound approved

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

10 August 2022 At today’s Council meeting, the South Wairarapa District Council agreed to allow extra funding for a new dog pound. “This has been a contentious issue – many…

News: Road conditions Wednesday

POSTED ON: 9 August 2022 | IN: News

10 August 2022, 4.46pm White Rock Road is closed at Tuturumuri due to slips, crews are working to gain access. Tora is open but caution is advised. The crew will…

Tora residents: A message on rubbish and recycling collection

POSTED ON: 8 August 2022 | IN: News

Despite Earthcare’s best efforts, there will be no rubbish or recycling collection at Tora today due to the flooding. Earthcare will reassess the situation tomorrow, Tuesday 9 August, and, if…

Stretched roading teams, we seek your understanding

POSTED ON: 8 August 2022 | IN: News

8 August 2022 Our roading teams are very stretched. Only two of our four Ruamahanga Roads team members are on deck. Our contractor, Fulton Hogan, is working as fast as…