News & Events
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...
Carterton District Council holds inaugural meeting for 2025–2028 triennium
Carterton District Council held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, 29 October, marking the beginning of the 2025–2028 triennium with a pōwhiri to manaaki our new Elected Members. Kōrero was shared by Mana Whenua representatives Joel Ngātuere (Ngāti Kahukuraawhitia)...
Orange weather warning: Wind and heavy rain
Weather warnings for wind and heavy rain are in place for Wairarapa and the Wellington region. Please take care if you are returning home from a weekend away. With wind warnings in place, there is a chance State Highway 2 at Remutaka Hill could be affected. If you’re...
Bin collections move to Tuesday next week
Monday's Labour Day holiday means all rubbish, recycling and glass collections in Carterton will move to Tuesday [28 October] next week. Please keep your bin and bags out for Tuesday instead of Monday. The collection will happen a day later than usual. If you’re ever...
Power outage support
Are you – or is someone you know – still without power? Following this week’s severe weather, some households in our communities are still experiencing power outages. We know contractors are working hard to restore electricity as quickly as possible. If you haven’t...
Carterton Library closed 27 & 28 October
Please note these library closures for next week. Our library system is getting an upgrade! All Wairarapa Library Service libraries will be closed on Monday 27 October for Labour Weekend and Tuesday 28 October while we complete the update. You may notice some...
Building Newsletter, October 2025
Welcome to Carterton Council’s latest Building Newsletter for October 2025. In this issue Team Updates Consent Statistics (to 30 September) Code Compliance Certificates (CCC) Inspections & Booking Expectations Remote Inspections (ZYTE) Fire Reports: Common...
Thursday 23 October, 6.30pm | Severe Weather Update
Thursday 23 October, 6.30pm | Severe Weather Update Strong winds across Wairarapa have now eased, and conditions are improving this evening. State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill is now OPEN to all traffic, following the clearance of several small slips and...
Thursday 23 October, 11.30am | Severe Weather Update
Thursday 23 October, 11.30am | Severe Weather Update Carterton District Council is urging residents to take extra care today as severe winds continue to impact the district. A Red Wind Warning remains in place for areas south of Carterton, with gusts expected to reach...
Wed 22 October, 4.15pm | Severe Weather Continues
Wed 22 October, 4.15pm | Severe Weather Continues A Red Wind Warning is in place for areas south of Carterton, with winds expected to reach up to 140 km/h, and up to 150–160 km/h on the Remutaka Hill. Carterton and areas north still have an Orange Wind Warning, with...
FINAL Weather update: 21 October, 4.30pm
OPEN New World Carterton State Highway 2 Carterton Roads [unless signposted] Council offices, Library, and Wairarapa Events Centre are due to open as usual on Wednesday 22 October. CLOSED Carterton Transfer station will be CLOSED until further notice. Please follow...