Public Notices and Alerts
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Public notices are statutory things that Council is required to notify the public about.
These notices are sometimes found in the public notice section of local newspapers and contain information on a range of matters, from the dates and times of Council meetings to road closures.
You can also view other updates related to recreation, road closures and more through this alerts system. Use the drop-down menu to select the topic that you’re interested in.
If you would like to receive updates straight to your phone, we recommend downloading the Antenno app to get real-time updates right in your pocket.
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Upcoming Meetings Notice
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Notice for upcoming meetings for Wairarapa Combined District Plan Joint Committee, Council and Finance, Risk and Assurance Committee
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Temporary Closure - Council Owned Sports Grounds
Public Notices
Due to the weather and ground saturation, all Council owned Sports Grounds are closed for training and scheduled matches from midday today until Monday, following an assessment.
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Trail Network Condition Warning
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Masterton's trail network has taken a battering over the past couple of weeks, and we want trail users to be aware of the current conditions before heading out.
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Alcohol and Street Tree Policies Adopted
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This notice hereby advises that Masterton District Council has made the Masterton District Council Alcohol Control Bylaw
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Work to clear stormwater channel Waipoua River
Public Notices
Masterton District Council contractors will be carrying out scheduled work to clear a stormwater drainage channel on the banks of the Waipoua River adjacent to Oxford Street properties from 1 July.
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Heavy Rain and Wind - 27 June
Public Notices
Information around the heavy rain and wind event affecting Wairarapa - 27 June
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Extraordinary Council Meeting - to adopt the Annual Plan 2026/27
Public Notices
This meeting will be held at 9am at REAP House, 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
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Declaration of By-election Results
Public Notices
The final result for the Masterton District Council by-election that closed at midday on Friday, 22 May 2026 is:
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Solid waste sampling
Public Notices
A two-week programme to sample household solid waste begins around the Wairarapa tomorrow (12 May).
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Wairarapa moves from State of Emergency into a Local Transition Period
Public Notices
From 5pm tonight, Wairarapa will move out of a State of Emergency and into a Local Transition Period (LTP) to support recovery planning.
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Totara Street-Matai Street recreation trail temporary closure
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The Totara Street end of the Totara Street-Matai Street recreation trail will be closed from 5pm Tuesday 31 March, to 5pm Thursday 2 April, to enable flood protection work to take place.
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Road Closure | Jetty Road
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Further Notice of By-election – Masterton District Councillor
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The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Masterton District Council has now closed with six nominations received.
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Prohibition - Queen Elizabeth Park
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Deadline extended - 5 March: Join the Destination Wairarapa Board
Public Notices
Masterton District Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from community members to join the Destination Wairarapa Board as the Masterton District Council appointee.
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Green waste at Masterton Transfer Station
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The Masterton Transfer station is open as normal for (paid) green waste, but is unable to offer a free green waste drop-off this weekend.
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Whakamairu (Solway) Reserve closed
Public Notices
Whakamairu (Solway) Reserve will be closed this afternoon until further notice due to potentially hazardous trees.
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Notice of By-election – Masterton District Councillor (At Large)
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A by-election is required to fill an extraordinary councillor vacancy for the Masterton District Council. The vacancy has arisen from the recent resignation of Councillor Jamie Falloon.
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Join the Monfort Trimble Foundation Board – External Appointee
Public Notices
Masterton District Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from community members to join the Monfort Trimble Foundation Board as a Council-appointed member.
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Join the Destination Wairarapa Board – External Appointee
Public Notices
Masterton District Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from community members to join the Destination Wairarapa Board as the Masterton District Council appointee.
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Parvo virus alert
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Parvo virus has been identified as the cause of death for two puppies from the east side of Masterton - from a litter of nine.
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Memorial Drive closure - Thursday 15 January 2026
Public Notices
The gate on Memorial Drive (Queen Elizabeth Park) near the swing bridge will be closed tomorrow (Thursday 15 January) from 7am to midday.
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Avian botulism suspected at Henley Lake – dogs should be kept on leads
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Masterton District Council is warning of likely avian botulism causing the death of birds and eels at Henley Lake.
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Colin Pugh athletics track closed for two weeks
Public Notices
There will be no public access to the Colin Pugh Sports Bowl track facility for the next two weeks as work is carried out to extend the life of the athletics track.
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Alcohol and Vehicle Bans over the New Year
Public Notices
To ensure everyone has a great time at the beach over New Year, road closures and alcohol-free zones are in place at both Castlepoint and Riversdale.
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Amendments to the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw 2025, Part 6A
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The following public notice is to advise of amendments that have been made to the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw, Part 6A: Traffic Bylaw Schedules, Schedule 2J: Loading Zone
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Masterton Christmas Fair | Road Closures
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ROAD CLOSURE - Chamberlain Road
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Masterton District Council Alcohol Control Bylaw
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Masterton District Council has made the Masterton District Council Alcohol Control Bylaw Ture ā-Rohe Whakahaere Waipiro a Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Whakaoriori (the Bylaw).
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Important safety notice: Children’s coloured sand products recalled
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WorkSafe has confirmed that some batches of coloured sand products could contain traces of asbestos, which can pose serious health risks if not handled correctly.
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Labour Weekend Alcohol-Free Zones
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Alcohol-free zones will be in place at Castlepoint and Riversdale Beaches during Labour Weekend 2025.
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Declaration of Results | Local Elections 2025
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The final result for the Masterton District Council elections held on Saturday 11th October is as follows.
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Traffic Bylaw Schedules Adopted
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The following public notice is to advise of amendments that have been made to the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw, Part 10: Traffic Bylaw Schedules.
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Further Notice of Election and Poll
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Nominations have closed for the 2025 triennial local authority elections.
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Nikau Heights Drilling - FRIDAY 1st AUGUST 2025
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Griffiths will be undertaking drilling work behind the golf course on Friday 1 August 2025.
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NOTICE OF 2025 TRIENNIAL LOCAL AUTHORITY ELECTIONS AND POLL
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The following elections and poll will be held by postal vote on Saturday 11 October 2025.
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Local Authority Elections on 11 October
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Local authority elections will be held on Saturday, 11 October this year. This notice tells you how to enrol, and who can enrol as a ratepayer elector, so you can vote in the elections.
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RM250017 - 39 Nikau Heights, Masterton
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The MDC Planning Department has received a resource consent application (RM250017) for a 3-lot rural subdivision located at 39 Nikau Heights.
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ANZAC Day services
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Nikau Heights Subdivision - Resource Consent
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The Planning Department has received a resource consent application for subdivision consent for a 2-lot rural subdivision located at 24B Nikau Heights.
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Alcohol Free Zones | Labour Weekend
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Masterton District Council has placed a prohibition on the consumption or possession of intoxicating alcohol
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Public Notification | 9 Milford Downs Subdivision
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Bore tests on stopbanks
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Access to recreation trails on the stopbanks beside the Waipoua River may be restricted at some points next week (from 5 August) as test bores are drilled at 10 locations on both sides of the river.
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Milford Heights Trust Subdivision
Public Notices
The Masterton District Councils Planning Department has received a resource consent application (RM240068) for a 2-lot subdivision located at 10 Milford Downs, Masterton.
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Updated review of area “designated” following Cyclone Gabrielle storm
Public Notices
The “designation” of Tinui township and surrounding areas (including Castlepoint, Mataikona and Whakataki) under the Building Act 2004 has been reviewed, and remains in place.
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Rating Information Database Available
Public Notices
The Masterton District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council give notice that the 2024/25 Rating Information Database for the Masterton District is available for inspection.
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CHARITABLE TRUSTS | Panama Village
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Notice of Application by the Masterton District Council for Approval of a Scheme replacing an Existing Scheme under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957.
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Expressions of Interest - Commissioner District Licensing Committee
Public Notices
We are calling for applications from persons interested in making alcohol licensing decisions to be part of the Masterton District Licensing Committee.
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Expressions of Interest - List Member District Licensing Committees
Public Notices
Expressions of interest are invited for consideration for appointment as Licensing Committee Members for the Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Licensing Committees
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WCDP Joint Committee Extraordinary Meeting
Public Notices
An Extraordinary Meeting of the Wairarapa Combined District Plan Joint Committee has been set down for 10am Tuesday 7 May 2024. Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road, Masterton
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ANZAC Dawn Commemoration of Remembrance Services
Public Notices
An invitation is extended to all ex-Service, Servicemen and women, Service organisations, and the general public to participate in the Masterton Anzac Day Parade.
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Public Notice of Traffic Bylaw Amendment
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The following public notice is to advise of amendments that have been made to the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw, Part 10: Traffic Bylaw Schedules Schedule 2J: Loading Zones.
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Updated review of area “designated” following Cyclone Gabrielle storm
Public Notices
The “designation” of Tinui township and surrounding areas has been reviewed to help manage ongoing risks to people from buildings affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Update | Masterton District Library Hours
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Masterton District Library will be opening at 10 am on Friday 23rd of February.
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Event | Wairarapa Funder's Forum
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We're thrilled to announce that the Funders Forum will be returning in 2024! This event, structured as an expo, offers an excellent opportunity to connect directly with key funders in the Wairarapa.
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Public Notice of Traffic Bylaw Amendment
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The following public notice is to advise of amendments that have been made to the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw, Part 10: Traffic Bylaw Schedules.
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New Year - Beach Alcohol Free Zones and Vehicle Bans 2023/24
Public Notices
To ensure everyone has a great time at the beach this summer, road closures and alcohol-free zones will again be in place at both Castlepoint and Riversdale.
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SH2 Road Works | 16 - 22 December 2023
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Here's a heads-up for SH2 road works happening in the Masterton district (16-22 December).
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Toxic Algae | Red Alert in Masterton
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A toxic algae red alert is in place on the Waipoua River where it passes under Colombo Road in Masterton.
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Updated review of area “designated” following Cyclone Gabrielle storm
Public Notices
The “designation” of Tinui township and surrounding areas has been reviewed to help manage ongoing risks to people from buildings affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Lees Pakaraka Property Lease Tender
Public Notices
Grazing Licence Available by Tender for 5 and 236 Lees Pakaraka Road, Masterton.
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Mount Munro | Publicly Notified Consent
Public Notices
Meridian Energy Limited has lodged Resource Consent applications to construct, operate and maintain a new wind farm on Mount Munro, located approximately 5km south of Eketāhuna.
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AGM | Wainuioru Rural Water Supply Scheme
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Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Wainuioru Rural Water Supply Scheme will be held at 6.30 pm on Monday 30 October 2023 - Wainuioru Hall.
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Heavy Swell Warning | Wairarapa
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Labour Weekend Alcohol-Free Zones
Public Notices
Alcohol-free zones will be in place at Castlepoint and Riversdale Beaches during Labour Weekend 2023.
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Water Shutdown | Bledisloe Street
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Water will be shut down in Bledisloe Street, on Friday 29 September from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm.
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Public Notice of Traffic Bylaw Amendment
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Public Notice: Amendments to the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw 2019, Part 10: Traffic Bylaw Schedules
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Public Notice of Right To Demand a Poll On Electoral System
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Severe Wind Warning | Category Orange
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MetService New Zealand has issued a severe wind warning for the Wairarapa and Tararua districts.
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Tree Maintenance | Renall Street
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Our contractors will be working in Renall Street, Masterton, later this week and into early next week.
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Review of area “designated” following Cyclone Gabrielle storm
Public Notices
The “designation” of Tinui township and surrounding areas (including Castlepoint, Mataikona and Whakataki) under the Building Act 2004 has been reviewed, and remains in place.
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Tree Removal | King Edward Street
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Our contractors are working on the stormwater drain upgrade in King Edward Street.
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Tree Removal | Solway Bush
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Kia ora! Wildling poplar trees are being removed from the edge of Solway Bush today, 29 August 2023.
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Storm Recovery Roadworks
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Please be aware of the following dates and locations for upcoming Saturday roadworks.
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SH2 Roadworks | 5 - 11 August 2023
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Heads up for SH2 roadworks in the coming week 5 August - 11 August 2023.
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Renal/Pownall St Roundabout Update
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Work will resume Saturday 29 July 2023 on the Renal /Pownall Street roundabout.
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Hearing Scheduled | Cycleway Project
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If you made a submission about the proposed Lansdowne to Kuripuni cycleway, we are holding a hearing on the project at 1 pm Wednesday 2 August 2023.
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Welholm Developments Ltd Private Plan Change
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Solway Reserve Boardwalk Closed
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Due to safety concerns, the Solway Reserve boardwalk is now closed until further notice.
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SH2 Roadworks| 22 - 28 July
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Heads up for SH2 roadworks in the coming week 22 - 28 July 2023.
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Rec Trail Partial Closure
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Due to safety concerns, the rec trail directly under the southern side of the Colombo Rd Bridge is currently closed.
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Removal of silver birch trees
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Masterton District Council contractors to remove silver birch trees on Roberts Road.
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Proposed Wairarapa Combined District Plan – Documents
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The following documents are proposed to be incorporated by reference into the Proposed Wairarapa Combined District Plan.
