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Upcoming Wai Word author events

POSTED ON: 15 September 2022 | IN: News

Wai Word has been bringing notable authors into the Wairarapa for over a decade to share their writing and skills with audiences. Our Wairarapa Library Service is partnering with Wai…

Drop in to discuss Featherston’s wastewater plan

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

Wellington Water is holding a drop in session on Thursday 15 September to inform residents about its new plan for the future treatment of Featherston’s wastewater. Featherston’s wastewater treatment plant…

Return of Kāinga Ora public housing to Greytown

POSTED ON: 13 September 2022 | IN: News

[Media release from Kāinga Ora] Kāinga Ora has currently purchased two sites in Greytown and Woodville and have signed contracts with Jenninan Homes and Westwood properties to acquire housing in…

Adoption of Draft Wairarapa Combined District Plan Imminent

POSTED ON: 9 September 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

The Combined Wairarapa District Plan Review Process will celebrate an important milestone next week. On Thursday 15 September, the Draft District Plan will be adopted by the Joint Committee, which…

Tauherenikau Suspension Bridge Update

POSTED ON: 8 September 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

The opening of the Tauherenikau suspension bridge between Featherston and Greytown has been delayed.The bridge, which forms part of the Five Towns Trail Network, was originally set to open in…

Further Notice of Election and Declaration of Elected Candidates

POSTED ON: 8 September 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Nominations have closed for the 2022 triennial local authority elections. Listed in the Notice of Election and Declaration of Elected Candidates are details of the confirmed candidates for South Wairarapa…

News: Passing of Teresa Aporo

POSTED ON: 31 August 2022 | IN: News

The Council regrets to advise the passing of Teresa Aporo of Kohunui Marae on Saturday 27 August. Teresa had been a valued member of the Māori Standing Committee from November…

News: Water restored in Greytown

POSTED ON: 31 August 2022 | IN: News

31 August, 2022 Update 4.45pm We are pleased to report that supply from Memorial Park has been restored and the Wellington Water team working on it is slowly increasing the…

Notice: Remutaka Hill SH2 Overnight Closures

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

Plan ahead for five OVERNIGHT CLOSURES starting from Sunday 4 September, 9pm-4am each night for essential maintenance and slip prevention works. Access will be available for emergency services responding to…

Notice: Election candidate profiles now available

POSTED ON: 29 August 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Candidate profiles for this year’s local body elections are now available on our elections webpage. Profiles give candidates an opportunity to write a short piece on themselves and why they…