Daffodil Festival wins at Wairarapa Business Awards
Wow! We are thrilled to share that the Carterton Daffodil Festival NZ took home the Tranzit Vibrant Award at last night’s Spark Business Hub Wairarapa Awards! This award is a celebration of our whole community and the incredible effort that goes into making the...
Carterton Outdoor Swimming Pool – 2025/26 hours
The outdoor Carterton Swimming Pools will open for the summer season on Saturday 22 November, 10am. Free entry all season Over the course of the summer, we expect the hours to be: 22 November to 24 December Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday, 10am...
Regulatory Team holiday closure
Best wishes for a rewarding & enjoyable 2026 from Solitaire, John, Chris, Erin, Becca, Dave, Murry, and Suzanne Our regulatory team had another busy and productive year. The team thank you all for your support, and wish you an incredibly happy and safe holiday...
Wairarapa Tararua Water Services Delivery Plans approved
Masterton, Carterton, Tararua, and South Wairarapa District Councils have had their Water Services Delivery Plans approved by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). These plans outline the Councils' intention to establish a new regional water organisation to...
Streetlight faults repair
Noticed a streetlight out or flickering? Let us know — we appreciate your help in keeping our streets safe and well-lit. Please be aware that third-party contractors manage many streetlight issues, and there's currently a backlog following the recent storms We’ll make...
Annual report showcases strong end to triennium
Carterton District Council has adopted its Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year, receiving an unmodified audit opinion from Audit New Zealand. The report presents a wide range of achievements and highlights from the recent year, celebrating Council’s successes...
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...
Cyclone Gabrielle: Two Years On
This week marks two years since Cyclone Gabrielle swept down the North Island, leaving significant damage in its wake. Following on quickly from the earlier Cyclone Hale, both adverse weather events caused severe flooding and slips in parts of the Wairarapa, with...