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News: Hinekura Road, Waihenga bridge closed

POSTED ON: 13 June 2022 | IN: News

13 June 2022 Due to rising river levels, the Waihenga Bridge near Martinborough on SH53 is closed. Updates will be posted on access to the bridge thoughout the day. The…

News: Heavy swells prompt warning for residents, beach goers

POSTED ON: 25 May 2022 | IN: News

25 May 2022 Wairarapa Regional Emergency Management Office (WREMO) has advised that Wednesday’s and Thursday’s forecast wave swells will be more of a significant event than last weekend’s. If you…

News: More engagement this week on the Annual Plan

POSTED ON: 23 May 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

Update, 25 May 2022 – In response to requests from commuters, we’ve extended our evening sessions. The Featherston and Greytown sessions will now run from 5pm-7pm. 23 May 2022 If…

Notice: Dog Control Policy and Practices Report for 2020/2021

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

To enable Council to adopt the report on dog control policy and practices so as to meet the requirements of Section 10A of the Dog Control Act 1996. Dog Control…

Notice: Drop-in sessions on Annual Plan

POSTED ON: 17 May 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

17 May 2022 If you missed our public Zoom session, it’s not too late to discuss the Annual Plan. We are holding drop-in sessions next week to discuss the priorities…

Notice: Underhill Road

POSTED ON: 13 May 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

The Greytown Community Board recently sought feedback from residents of Underhill Road in Greytown on whether there was a need to assign the road with a different name to Underhill…

Notice: Register to attend Zoom meeting on Annual Plan 2022/23

POSTED ON: 10 May 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

South Wairarapa District Council is holding a public Zoom session at 6pm on Monday 16 May to share key aspects of the 2022/23 Annual Plan and hear your views on…

News: Sea level rise in South Wairarapa

POSTED ON: 10 May 2022 | IN: News

10 May 2022 Climate change is a factor considered in almost everything the South Wairarapa District Council undertakes, particularly in future planning such as spatial plans, the Wairarapa Combined District…

Notice: Conserve water in Martinborough

POSTED ON: 6 May 2022 | IN: Notices & Updates

Update: 9 May The reservoir is at satisfactory levels and Martinborough residents no longer need to conserve water. Wellington Water and the Council thank you for your assistance. 7 May…

News: Water resilience project a “sensible decision”

POSTED ON: 6 May 2022 | IN: News, Media Releases

6 May 2022 An infrastructure milestone for the South Wairarapa was marked on Thursday, with the official opening of the Waiohine Treated Water Reservoir. Mayor Alex Beijen cut the ribbon…