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Join Neighbourhood Support to get prepared Neighbourhood Support has come a long way from the original Neighbourhood Watch model which had a strong focus on preventing crime.  While that is still one of the important roles, there is a new emphasis is on developing and...

The iconic Carterton Clock Tower will soon undergo required earthquake strengthening works. The work, scheduled to take place in the next few months, will mean some disruption to the site and in particular the silencing of the clock tower bell. Carterton District...

If there is a swimming or spa pool on your property (no matter if you own or rent) it’s your responsibility to make sure it’s safe and that no child can come to harm by accessing your pool without supervision. The Government has recently changed the law to increase...

WHO WILL YOU NOMINATE THIS YEAR?? Nominations to recognise and celebrate 'Carterton's Coolest People' are now open! The Charles Rooking Carter Community Awards was created by the Carterton District Council in 1994 to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding...

Registrations for our April School Holiday Programme are now open! This free programme runs during the second week of the school holidays from Mon 23rd - Fri 27th April, with the exception of Wednesday 25th April (Anzac Day public holiday). For more information about...

Wairarapa is joining the street-lighting technology revolution, switching from the traditional amber to whiter LED lights. The new light-emitting diodes (LEDs) network is being installed across the region, starting in Carterton this week. LEDs use less power and need...

Wednesday 21st February marked a special day for council and Hurunui o Rangi Marae, coming together to officially sign their MOU, formalising their working relationship. Mayor John Booth acknowledged the importance of the partnership for the good of the community, and...

Responding to feedback from its community during the recent “Our Future Carterton” engagement prior to Christmas, Carterton District Council has put the wheels in motion to extend the weekend hours at the Dalefield Road Transfer Station. Infrastructure and Services...

Performing for our people Mayor John Booth Tuesday 13th February 2018 The Local Government Act 2002 states that the purpose of local government is to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of, communities; and to meet the current and...

PROHIBITED ITEMS CAUSING LANDFILL FIRES The three Wairarapa Council's have been asked to distribute the following caution to Wairarapa residents on behalf of their landfill disposal provider, Midwest Disposals. The last 2 years has seen a dramatic increase in the...

Tuesday 9 January 2018 Media Statement - Carterton District Council acknowledges recycling frustration. Following recent comments from residents within the Carterton community regarding the poor communication of the reinforcement of the two recycling crate policy,...

Below is a message from Rangitane following the  death of a diver at Flat Point Beach this week: Tēnā tātou e te whanau, He pānui tēnei kia mōhio mai koutou i takina te karakia Ki te takutai moana ki Te Unuunu nā te aituā i reira i te Rātapu nei E mihi ana ki a...

Media Statement – Carterton Wastewater consents secured for 35 years Carterton District Council’s (CDC) long term vision to improve fresh water quality by removing treated urban wastewater effluent from streams is now a step closer due to the approval of 35 year...

IMPORTANT NOTICE Carrington & Taratahi Water Races  - Restrictions now in force  Carterton District Council has imposed water restrictions onto the Carrington and Taratahi Water Races, due to the lack of rain fall and the current low water levels of Waingawa and...

Council offices: Closed 4.30pm Friday 22 December Re-open 8.30am Monday 8 January 2018 For urgent requests during holiday period contact 06 3794030 or visit our website for after hours listings: www.cdc.govt.nz/contact_details Library Hours: Closed: 4pm Saturday 23...