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Heading to ANZAC Day? A reminder to take care after recent weather
Lest we forget. We encourage people to plan for and attend ANZAC Day services as they ordinarily would. It is an important and timely opportunity for our communities to come together. As our communities prepare to attend ANZAC Day services this Saturday, we’re...
Update: 8.30am, Thursday 23 April
We’re pleased to share that most rivers are now returning to normal flows following the recent weather event. The Tauweru River at Te Weraiti and the Floodway at Oporua remain high, however levels are beginning to recede. We expect these to return to more typical...
Building & Planning Newsletter, March-April 2026
In this newsletter: ConsentIt Stats Other Matters Lead in taps Self Certification Small stand alone dwellings Earthquake prone buildings Liability settings Building application forms Pool inspections Keeping up to date We are pleased to announce that we will be moving...
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...