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News: Snow, high winds and heavy swells forecast

POSTED ON: 20 July 2022 | IN: News

20 July 2022 MetService has advised that 1-2cm of snow is expected on the Remutaka Hill Road between 9am and 3pm on Thursday 21 July. Wellington Transport Alliance has advised…

Notice: Don’t delay with your dog registration payment

POSTED ON: 18 July 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

18 July 2022 Dog registration payments are due at the end of July. Many people choose to pay them at the libraries, but this winter is proving tough for staff…

Notice: Free defibrillator/CPR training

POSTED ON: 16 July 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Wellington Free Ambulance are coming to our district to offer free training on CPR & AEDs (defibrillators).The knowledge you obtain could help save a life. Location: Waihinga Centre Supper RoomDate:…

Notice: Nominations for the 2022 local authority elections are open

POSTED ON: 15 July 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

15 July 2022 Have you thought of standing for Mayor, Council or one of our three Community Boards? Local body elections are being held this October. The lead-up to the…

News: Road reopenings

POSTED ON: 13 July 2022 | IN: News

Update, 15 July 9am Roads which have reopened after this week’s flooding: Pahautea Rd OPEN at Kahutara RdPukio West Rd OPEN at Kahutara RdKahutara Rd OPEN at Oporua Spillway Update, 14 July 2022 9.48am. Good…

Notice: Three Waters submissions

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

Have your say on the Three Waters reforms. The Water Entities Services Bill is currently before Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee and public submissions can be made until July 22,…

News: Martinborough bridge closed, flooding on some roads

POSTED ON: 12 July 2022 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

12 July 2022, 3.51pm Due to fast rising river levels, the Waihenga bridge to Martinborough is now closed until further notice. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes via Ponatahi…

News: Heavy rain, winds on the way

POSTED ON: 11 July 2022 | IN: News

11 July 2022 With forecasts for high winds and heavy rainfall over the next couple of days, Powerco is advising residents to take action to lower the risk of power…

Notice: Help for sports teams with travel costs

POSTED ON: 11 July 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

A fund to help subsidise the travel costs of young sportspeople is open for applications. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund is for South Wairarapa sports clubs and school teams…

News: Excitement builds as bridge project nears completion

POSTED ON: 9 July 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

9 July 2022 Work on a new 150m long suspension bridge spanning the Tauherenikau River is progressing well, with bridge builders Abseil Access expected to finish the build shortly. Work…