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Consultation closes on Rating Policies Review

South Wairarapa District Councils Rating Policies Review consultation has now closed. The proposal asked for feedback on a group of our financial policies as required under Section 102 of the…

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MEDIA STATEMENT 28 March 2024

South Wairarapa to consult on 15.3% rates increase for 2024-2025 Enhanced Annual Plan On Wednesday 27 March, South Wairarapa District Council adopted the consultation document for the 2024-2025 Enhanced Annual…

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‘Welcome to Featherston’ signs – update 2

We recently shared an update on the Welcome to Featherston signs. At the time, we were awaiting a resource consent outcome from NZTA about whether the signs could be erected at…

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Council office and library update: Thursday 21 March

Due to an all-staff meeting, the Martinborough Council office and Featherston library will open at the later time of 10.30am on Thursday 21 March. All calls will be diverted to…

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Upcoming roadworks

Waka Kotahi NZTA have advised of these upcoming roadworks on the Wairarapa Statehighways SH53 FEATHERSTON – BRIDGE REPAIRS UPDATE 12 MARCH – the bridge will now be closed on Wednesday…

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Removal of public litter bins at Tora

Commencing Saturday 2 March, the public litter bins at Tora will be removed to promote a “pack in pack out” practice for visitors, and for locals to respect the environment…

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Featherston Level Crossing Upgrade – Fitzherbert Street

KiwiRail are continuing their safety upgrades at the Fitzherbert Street level crossing this weekend to get ready for the next stage of upgrading the railway pedestrian crossing. 2 – 3…

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South Wairarapa District Council Mayor to take leave of absence

At an extraordinary Council meeting held today, 28 February, Council approved a request from Mayor Martin Connelly for a two-month leave of absence, effective 4 March, to allow him to…

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South Wairarapa District Council opts for Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024/25

South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) has deferred the adoption of the 2024-34 Long-term Plan (LTP) and will instead produce an Enhanced Annual Plan for 2024/25, with Council receiving the recommendation…

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Featherston Masterplan consultation now closed

Consultation is now closed for the Draft Featherston Masterplan & Implementation Plan. The consultation asked for the community’s feedback on the Future of Featherston Draft Masterplan which proposed a series…

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‘Welcome to Featherston’ signs  

We would like to provide an update on the ‘Welcome to Featherston’ signs at the southern and northern entrances to Featherston on State Highway 2 (SH2).   In 2020, the signs…

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