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Key milestone for Wairarapa Combined District Plan

POSTED ON: 8 October 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

This media release is a joint statement from South Wairarapa, Carterton and Masterton District Councils. A major milestone has been reached in the review of the Wairarapa Combined District Plan…

Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw adopted

POSTED ON: 8 October 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

This media release is a joint statement from South Wairarapa, Carterton and Masterton District Councils. An updated Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw has now been adopted by all three Wairarapa district councils,…

Martinborough road closure Saturday 1 November

POSTED ON: 7 October 2025 | IN: Other

Round the Vines has been called the biggest fundraiser for a small school in New Zealand and it takes place this year on Saturday 1 November. This application is for…

Catch rain while you still can!

POSTED ON: 6 October 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

Wairarapa’s three district councils are encouraging residents to take advantage of heavily subsidised rainwater collection tanks and collect rain before the inevitable summer dry spell and water restrictions. The 200…

After hours phone service unavailable: 2 October from 9pm for two hours

POSTED ON: 2 October 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Our after hours phone service will be unavailable from 9pm 2 October for approximately two hours while our phone system gets upgraded. After hours noise control will still be available…

Ecoreef: Enhancing South Wairarapa’s coastal resilience

POSTED ON: 1 October 2025 | IN: News

Launched as a world-first trial at Cape Palliser in 2022, Ecoreef technology has proven to be a successful approach to coastal erosion. Installed at two vulnerable sections of the road,…

Carpark at Greytown Library closed, 2-3 October

POSTED ON: 30 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

The carpark for the Greytown Library and Town Centre will be closed this Thursday and Friday while the building is being washed. The Greytown Library and Town Centre will remain…

Road closure – Lake Ferry Road just beyond the Hotel

POSTED ON: 29 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Update 30 September – the road is now open. A permanent ‘Caution of rockfall’ sign will be erected, and some concrete blocks will be placed at the bottom where small…

Greytown Library and Town Centre access – Friday 26 September

POSTED ON: 26 September 2025 | IN: Notices & Updates

Due to street tree maintenance, the main entrance to Greytown Library and the Town Centre is temporarily closed today. However, Greytown Library and Town Centre is still open! Please use the…

South Wairarapa’s new Sports and Recreation Service

POSTED ON: 25 September 2025 | IN: News, Media Releases

The Council has appointed Kia Hākinakina Wairarapa as the provider of a new Sports and Recreation Service for the district. The announcement follows a robust and competitive selection process, which…