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Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
Building & Planning Newsletter, March-April 2026
In this newsletter: ConsentIt Stats Other Matters Lead in taps Self Certification Small stand alone dwellings Earthquake prone buildings Liability settings Building application forms Pool inspections Keeping up to date We are pleased to announce that we will be moving...
UPDATE: Heavy Rain & Wind, 11am Tuesday 21 April
Update: 21 April, 1.45pm The Heavy Rain Warning for Wairarapa, including Carterton, has been downgraded to Orange. We experienced some quite harsh weather overnight, but are relieved that modelling of river flows reduced as the night went on. This meant we...
Wairarapa Tararua’s water entity officially launched
Councils and iwi partners, Rangitāne and Ngāti Kahungunu, were proud to announce the new company’s board of directors today, led by Adrienne Young-Cooper as the inaugural chair. Board members Clive Rundle, Jo Hayes, Maria Robertson and Sir Paul Collins have joined...
Expressions of Interest: Economic Development Committee.
What the Committee does Who we’re looking for What’s involved Key dates Interested? Economic Development Action Plan What the Committee does The Committee focuses on practical delivery and oversight across three current Action Plan areas: Promotion of Carterton Town...
Service Update: Easter Bin Collection on Tuesday
Because of Easter, this week’s rubbish and recycling collection will be one day later than usual. Please have your bins and bags at the kerb by 7.30am on Tuesday. Want a reminder in your inbox each week, including what to put out and handy waste tips? Sign up for The...
Roadside weed spraying begins
Our roadside weed spraying programme begins this month. If you are on our No Spray Register, now is the time to make sure your roadside “No Spray Markers” are clearly visible to our contractor from the road. One of the requirements of being on these registers is that...
Supporting Local Creative Projects | Funding Applications Open Now
Find Your Wings, a beautiful butterfly mural designed and painted by artist Alana Mays, has moved into Carterton's main street and invites people to enjoy and engage with art in a shared public space. The Creative Communities Scheme, funded by Creative New Zealand and...
Community Call for Driver Mentors to Support Wairarapa Students
The Wairarapa Road Safety Council is calling on community members to volunteer as driver mentors, as demand grows for its Community Driver Mentor Programme (CDMP). The programme supports students from Makoura College, Chanel College, Wairarapa College, and Kuranui...
Quarterly Performance Report for the period ending 31 December 2025
Carterton District Council has published its Quarterly Performance Report for the period ending 31 December 2025, providing an update on how Council is tracking against its Annual Plan and key performance measures. Download the Report [PDF] or read below for more...
Survey open for rural residents impacted by February’s severe weather
The Wairarapa Rural Support Trust are working to better understand the ongoing impacts of the severe weather event that affected the district on 15–16 February. While several weeks have passed, we know many rural residents are still dealing with damage and disruption....
Carrington Park upgrade confirmed with extra funding, at no extra cost to rates
Carterton District Council has voted to progress the next stage of the Carrington Park play space and skate area upgrade, approving an additional $900,000 to complete the project, with no extra cost to rates. The funding will come entirely from the Reserves...
Emergency water shutdown – High St South | 25 Feb
UPDATE: 10.24 am - Water has been restored. An emergency water shutdown is in place along High Street South between Brooklyn and Moreton Roads, Wednesday 25 February.We expect this shutdown to last for on1 hour (until10.30am) while our team work to fix the issue.Thank...
Councils ease storm clean-up with free green waste weekend
South Wairarapa District Council and Carterton District Council will provide free green waste disposal this weekend* to help residents clear storm related green waste from their properties, with Masterton District Council to follow soon. The decision was confirmed at...
Reconnecting coastal Wairarapa communities a priority for emergency teams
The Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO), together with local councils, Red Cross, Fire and Emergency (FENZ) and East Coast Rural Support, continues to support communities across Wairarapa following the recent severe storm, with the south Wairarapa...
Community Survey 2026 OPEN NOW
Our annual community survey is open until Sunday 15 March. Our 2026 Community Survey is open, and we want to hear from as many people as possible. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life, recently moved to the district, or run a local business, your experiences help...
Pin Oak removal – Memorial Square
Unfortunately, we’ve lost another tree to the recent storm - this time in Memorial Square. This large Pin Oak has been snapped at the roots and cannot be saved. As such it is very unstable and works are underway to remove it today. Our assessment has determined the...