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Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades project begins

POSTED ON: 28 July 2026 | IN: News, Media Releases

Media release, 28 July 2026 South Wairarapa District Council has signed a contract with Filtec Limited for the delivery of upgrades at Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs).…

Road closure notice: Jellicoe Street, Greytown, 28 July

POSTED ON: 27 July 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

Citycare Water will be closing Jellicoe Street, Greytown, between East Street and Reading Street on Tuesday 28 July from 9am to 12pm. This closure is to work on emergency water…

Featherston’s streets to come alive with new art

POSTED ON: 24 July 2026 | IN: News

Two artists with a shared vision have gained funding from the Featherston Community Board to create Featherston’s first Pae Tū Mōkai Mural Festival this weekend from Friday 24 July to…

Further Notice of By-election for the Featherston General Ward

POSTED ON: 24 July 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Featherston General Ward has now closed. Nominations have been received from Peter BIGGS and Brenda WEST (Independent). As the number…

Fresh look and safety upgrades to Martinborough Pool changing rooms

POSTED ON: 23 July 2026 | IN: News

South Wairarapa District Council is investing in Martinborough Pool behind the scenes by upgrading facilities in the changing rooms for improved safety and comfort of pool users. The refreshed changing…

Update for Greytown and Featherston residents’ water conservation request

POSTED ON: 23 July 2026 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Thank you to Featherston and Greytown residents for being mindful of water consumption over the past few hours this afternoon. As anticipated, the majority of the repair work has been…

Wet weather extends Featherston road closure

POSTED ON: 22 July 2026 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Featherston’s Fox and Birdwood streets road closure extended for upgrading safety until Monday 31 August. Wet weather across South Wairarapa has resulted in the extension of the road closure on…

Rapid Relief Team hosts community session for farmers

POSTED ON: 21 July 2026 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Following the recent severe weather events that have impacted South Wairarapa, a charitable organisation known as the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) warmly invites local farmers to attend a Farmers Community…

H5 bird flu confirmed in Wellington and the Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 17 July 2026 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

Yesterday, the Minister for Biosecurity and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed a positive case of H5 bird flu in New Zealand and a case has since been found…

Community invited to share their thoughts on amalgamation

POSTED ON: 17 July 2026 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council is inviting the South Wairarapa community to share their thoughts on the future of local government in the region. The Government has announced changes to local…