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NOTICE: Vaccination drive through clinic opens at Colombo Road netball courts, Masterton

POSTED ON: 30 August 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

30 August 2021 From the Wairarapa DHB: With a strong ‘drive’ to continue improving our vaccination delivery here in Wairarapa, the newest clinic has opened. A drive through vaccination experience…

NOTICE: Main State Highway Roadworks this Week

POSTED ON: 30 August 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

30 August 2021 NZTA – Fulton Hogan Advises that only critical maintenance continues during LEVEL-4 of COVID-19 restrictions. This is for the safety of road users and road workers in…

NOTICE: Waste Water Testing for Traces of COVID-19 Virus

POSTED ON: 27 August 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

Carterton and Featherston will join Masterton in having their wastewater tested for signs of Covid-19 infections in the community. This will provide an additional check that will help in identifying…

NOTICE: Have your say on the proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw (closing 5 September)

POSTED ON: 27 August 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

27 August 2021 South Wairarapa District Council is proposing to adopt a new Alcohol Control Bylaw and we are seeking feedback from the community on the proposed bylaw. Further information,…

NOTICE: Wellington Water Hyrdant Repair – Jellicoe Street, Martinborough

POSTED ON: 26 August 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

26 August 2021 Wellington Water Advise that they will be repairing a leaking hydrant on Jellicoe Street in Martinborough and one lane will be closed for the duration of the…

MEDIA RELEASE: SH2 Wairarapa speed review consultation extended

POSTED ON: 25 August 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases

24 August 2021 Media Release from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is extending the consultation for proposed new speed limits and safety improvements for State…

NOTICE: Remutaka Hill SH2 Closed Overnight 25 August

POSTED ON: 24 August 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

24 August Contractors need to undertake emergency works to clear and repair slip sites on State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill. In order to do this safely, the road…

MEDIA RELEASE: Mayors Commend Community Response as Alert Level 4 Extended

POSTED ON: 20 August 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases

20 August 2021 Wairarapa’s Mayors have commended the community response to the Level 4 lockdown so far and called for calm and a continued effort as Level 4 is extended…

MEDIA RELEASE: Ministry of Health Advises of New COVID-19 Cases

POSTED ON: 20 August 2021 | IN: News, Media Releases

20 August 2021 Media release from the Ministry of Health: Today there are 11 additional community cases and 2 new cases in managed isolation facilities . There are 11 new…

NOTICE: Toilet Available in Featherston for Essential Workers

POSTED ON: 20 August 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

There is an open toilet at Featherston’s main toilet block for truck drivers and other essential road users. All other toilets are locked to ensure we all remain safe.