South Wairarapa
Rare bird returns to Wairarapa wetlands
22 Mar 2024
A distinctive booming sound is returning to the Wairarapa Moana. Most of the surrounding wetlands have been lost after land was drained for farming. Now, after years of rehabilitation work, more of… Video, Audio
Is it time for Wairarapa's three small councils to amalgamate
24 Jul 2023
A merger proposal is being considered by a working group comprising all three councils in the South Wairarapa region. Audio
South Wairarapa worries about land loss under Three Waters reform
22 Nov 2021
South Wairarapa locals are worried they could lose land that they've bought and paid for, when the government's Three Waters reforms kick in.
The land covers about 200 hectares and is worth millions… Audio
Recycling resumes in Wairarapa towns
14 Apr 2020
Kerbside recycling is starting up again for town residents, but rural dwellers still can't access transfer stations.