News & Events
Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm
Avian influenza
High Pathogen Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a severe strain of bird flu that poses risks to native birds (taonga species), poultry, and potentially human health. Visit the Ministry of Primary Industries website for updates and information on the response. What you can do...
Wairarapa Councils adopt Local Alcohol Policy
The Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils have adopted the revised Wairarapa Local Alcohol Policy Kaupapa Here Waipiro ā-Rohe o Wairarapa [LAP], designed to promote the safe and responsible sale, supply and consumption of alcohol across...
Water levels: Sprinklers on alternate days only in Carterton water network
We’ve moved our water levels to Yellow: Only use sprinklers on alternate days. This means sprinklers can now only be used on alternate days. Use sprinklers or irrigation system only on even numbered days if you live in an even numbered house. If you live in an odd...
Building Update: December 2024
As the Christmas break fast approaches the team is looking forward to recharging after a hectic year. The office will be closed from 20 of December 2024, reopening 6 January 2025. Our last inspections are on 19 December 2024, and resume 13 January 2025. As we look...
Roadworks in Carterton District w/c Monday 9 December
Scheduled roadworks for the week. Dates subject to change and work is weather permitting. Other work may be ongoing in the District. This schedule shows Ruamāhanga Roads scheduled work. For State Highway 2 roadworks please visit the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website or...
Road repairs: SH2, Masterton to Carterton, from Sunday 15 December
Essential road repairs mean there will be a week of closures on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton from mid-December. The highway will be closed to southbound traffic between the East Taratahi Rd roundabout and Hughes Line from Sunday 15 December for up...
Amelia launches Wairarapa Artists Residency with inaugural Carterton Events Centre workshop
Amelia Butcher, a contemporary dancer, and choreographer based in Carterton/Taratahi, is the recipient of the inaugural Carterton Events Centre Artist Residency. The Carterton Events Centre is offering a one-week workshop slot in their Taratahi Auditorium annually for...
Christmas wish for doggy duo
Two lovable dogs in Carterton District Council care are facing an uncertain future just two weeks out from Christmas. CDC Animal Services are still taking care of two young female dogs, found in roaming Gladstone earlier this month. One is a black Labret cross, and...
Council Services over Christmas/New Year
Rubbish and recycling Collections will continue as normal over the Christmas period – Monday is the day! If you’re not sure of the glass/recycling rotation check it out at our Recycling page. Council Offices All Council administration offices will be closed from 4pm...
Outdoor Pools now open Saturday 30 November
The Carterton outdoor pool complex will now open at 10am, Saturday 30 November, rather than this weekend. New operating systems at the pools are still working to get the balance right, and a week's delay at a time where visitor numbers are traditionally low will help...
Wairarapa Emergency Response Strengthens After Review
Wairarapa's crisis response was further strengthened after Carterton District Council’s (CDC) Risk and Assurance Committee endorsed updates to its Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Risk Register at its meeting on Wednesday, 13 November. A paper presented to...
BROOKLYN ROAD LEVEL CROSSING 16/17 November
On 16 and 17 November, we will be carrying out work at the level crossing on Brooklyn Road What’s happening? Digging a trench and installing ducting under the railway lines at the Kent Street level crossing. Installing new concrete telecommunication pits. Using...
Scheduled Roadworks: Week commencing Monday 11 November
Scheduled roadworks for the week. Dates subject to change and work is weather permitting. Other work may be ongoing in the District. This schedule shows Ruamāhanga Roads scheduled work. For State Highway 2 roadworks please visit the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website or...
Carterton joins Wellington Region Emergency Exercise for Alpine Fault Earthquake Scenario
Carterton District Council team members joined over 500 staff from partner agencies and the Wellington region’s nine councils participated in Exercise Rū Whenua a Rohe this week – a scenario designed to simulate the response to a Magnitude 8.2 earthquake on the Alpine...
Network Environmental Performance Reporting Water & Wastewater Measures 2023/24
Carterton District Council submitted its annual Network Environmental Performance Report to Taumata Arowai in September 2024. The Water Services Act 2021 has mandatory requirements for certain public network operators to monitor and report on the environmental...
Council resolves to support Wairarapa and Tararua Water Services Delivery Plan, exit Wellington Plan
Carterton District Council has resolved to exit the Wellington Region Water Services Delivery Plan project and focus on developing a joint Wairarapa-Tararua Water Services Delivery Plan. The decision was made during today’s Ordinary Council Meeting [Wednesday, 30...