Fire callouts
The Martinborough Fire Station responded to a green waste rubbish fire at a residential premises on Naples St in Martinborough on Tuesday. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said the unit was at the scene there for about 15 minutes. Also on Tuesday, a crew from Greytown Fire Station responded to what ended up being a controlled vegetation fire at a property on Bidwills Cutting Rd; no further follow-up was required.
Police callouts
Police responded to a shoplifting incident in the Masterton area on Bruce St at around 5.45pm on Tuesday. A vehicle failed to stop for police after being signalled to do so on SH2 near Tauwharenikau. A spokesperson said police abandoned pursuit due to the manner of driving from the vehicle. Enquiries into the whereabouts of the vehicle and its driver are ongoing.
Roadworks
reminder
The New Zealand Transport Agency [NZTA] wants to remind people of roadworks starting next Monday and running for five weeks at the Northern end of Carterton. Around 500 metres of State Highway 2 through Carterton’s main thoroughfare will be repaired, which is similar to work recently undertaken on Chapel Street in Masterton. NZTA said road closures, speed restrictions, night and day works, parking restrictions, and local road detours will all be part of the project. This includes access restrictions for residents and businesses between Rhodes St and Andersons Line. More info is on the nzta.govt.nz website.
Sports fund
South Wairarapa District Council says applications for the Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund [SNZRTF] will close on June 5. To apply and check eligibility for the SNZRTF, go to swdc.govt.nz/community/grants/ website.
Weather survey
Masterton District Council says there is still time to provide feedback on a survey regarding the ongoing impacts of last year’s cyclone weather events. Go to the www.surveymonkey.com/r/M2LLGWV link, which closes tomorrow. You can also apply through the survey for support to repair cyclone damage to fences and dams.
