Survey open for rural residents impacted by February’s severe weather
The Wairarapa Rural Support Trust are working to better understand the ongoing impacts of the severe weather event that affected the district on 15–16 February. While several weeks have passed, we know many rural residents are still dealing with damage and disruption....
Carrington Park upgrade confirmed with extra funding, at no extra cost to rates
Carterton District Council has voted to progress the next stage of the Carrington Park play space and skate area upgrade, approving an additional $900,000 to complete the project, with no extra cost to rates. The funding will come entirely from the Reserves...
Emergency water shutdown – High St South | 25 Feb
UPDATE: 10.24 am - Water has been restored. An emergency water shutdown is in place along High Street South between Brooklyn and Moreton Roads, Wednesday 25 February.We expect this shutdown to last for on1 hour (until10.30am) while our team work to fix the issue.Thank...
Waingawa Water Storage Project
A 20ha reservoir set to transform water storage in the Wairarapa region.The...
Wairarapa and Tararua Councils agree Water Services Delivery Plan to submit to government
South Wairarapa, Tararua, Masterton and Carterton Councils have agreed to Water Services Delivery Plans for the future of water services delivery in the region. Water Services Delivery Plans are required under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms and set out...
Waingawa Water Reservoir Project Secures $20 Million in Funding to Boost Regional Resilience
A major infrastructure project to build a 20-hectare water reservoir near Carterton has taken a significant step forward, with Carterton District Council securing $20 million in loan funding from the Government's Regional Infrastructure Fund. The total project cost is...