Featherston's sewage saga rumbles on
Featherston's upgraded wastewater plant is still years from completion.
The plant was constructed in 1975. An upgrade project was first mooted more than a decade ago, with the aim to clean up the waterways by using treated wastewater to irrigate land. South Wairarapa District Council aims to discharge 100 per cent of its wastewater to land by 2039.
The district applied for a consent for the upgrades to its Featherston operation in 2017. Overwhelming public opposition led to a series of hearings, which were cancelled three times.
Council will be handed a shortlist of options by November but engineers have warned it could be four years before it is finished.
Poll: Would you participate in local initiatives aimed at stopping plastic from reaching our oceans?
Volunteers will be scouring the foreshore, riverbanks, and islands for rubbish on Saturday the 13th as part of the Clean Up the Hutt event.
This initiative helps stop plastic from reaching our oceans and makes our waterways cleaner and safer for everyone.
We want to know: Should this be rolled out across all coastal cities in Aotearoa? And more importantly… would you get involved? 💚
Want the details? The Post has you covered.
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75.3% Yes!
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13% Maybe ...
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11.7% No.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.2% Yes
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34% Maybe?
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24.8% No
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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