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‘Moo-ving Day’ is coming our way on 1 June

POSTED ON: 26 May 2026 | IN: News

Moo-ving Day is coming our way on 1 June so it’s time to keep an eye out for farm animals on the move for the start of the dairy season.…

Help our volunteers – please ensure your water meter is accessible

POSTED ON: 25 May 2026 | IN: News

From Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough to Pirinoa, our volunteers do the hard yards in June each year to read water meters in all weather across the district. This year, we’re…

Keep tails wagging – dog registration fees are due soon

POSTED ON: 25 May 2026 | IN: News

Even good dogs need paperwork and with annual dog registration coming up, we’re giving all dog owners a friendly reminder now to keep an eye out for their fees invoice.…

Community meetings – The Future of Wairarapa Local Government

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

The Government is progressing Simplifying Local Government reform, which could significantly change how councils and services are structured in the future. Across Wairarapa, the three councils are working through what…

Possible noise disruption with Lyon Street night works – Sun 24 May, 9pm-4am

POSTED ON: 22 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work towards improved water resilience for the Featherston community’s water supply. The Featherston Watermain Renewals project is in the final stages and…

Advisory group established to strengthen rural and coastal representation

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

South Wairarapa District Council has confirmed the appointment of community members to its Rural and Coastal Advisory Group, following a successful expression of interest (EOI) process. Mayor Fran Wilde said…

Featherston Watermain Renewals | Fitzherbert Street night works, 7pm-6am

POSTED ON: 21 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work towards improved water resilience for the Featherston community’s water supply – we are almost there. Phase two of the Featherston Watermain…

Creative sparks fly in latest arts funding round

POSTED ON: 20 May 2026 | IN: News

South Wairarapa’s arts community is riding a well-funded wave of creativity with funding allocations from the latest Creative Communities Scheme this month. Six applicants will share $10,600 of funds, supporting arts across the district: Strong criteria in funding evaluation process Applications were assessed on the strength of their ideas: the…

Featherston Community Board By-election | Get help casting a special vote

POSTED ON: 19 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

Voting for the Featherston Community Board by-election is open until 12 noon on Friday 5 June 2026. If you need to cast a special vote, we will have an electoral…

Grazing licence opportunity – now open for tender

POSTED ON: 15 May 2026 | IN: Notices & Updates

Looking for grazing land? We may have the opportunity you are looking for. South Wairarapa District Council is offering a grazing licence for 1.7 ha of land on Harrison St…