New rules for recycling, but keep using your glass crates

New rules for recycling, but keep using your glass crates

From 1 February 2024, new national recycling standards will be rolling out across the country to create a more simplified approach to kerbside recycling, making it easier for residents to reduce waste and recycle right. Collecting the same items for recycling across...
Dog Found, Friday 26 January

Dog Found, Friday 26 January

We’re taking care of a lost dog, found outside the Te Uru O Tane urupa/cemetery on Friday 26 January. Description Female, light brown and white, heading dog cross, about 4 years of age. Contact If its is your dog, or you recognise her, please contact: Email:...
Prohibited fire season for Wairarapa

Prohibited fire season for Wairarapa

All of Wairarapa moved into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Tuesday 23 January, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means no open-air fires are allowed and all fire permits are revoked. The region is experiencing hot, dry, and windy weather and...
Rating Valuations Delay

Rating Valuations Delay

Updated rating valuations for Carterton and South Wairarapa are now planned to be sent to property owners from 17 April 2024. Revaluations of all properties across the two districts were due to be finalised in February 2024. However, the Office of the Valuer General...