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Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm

 

Have Your Say: Draft Speed Management Plan

Have Your Say: Draft Speed Management Plan

Carterton District Council is proposing to make changes to speed limits on some roads around the district. We want everyone to be safe when using our streets and roads. That means we need the right speeds on the right roads for all road users, whether you are walking...

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2025 Waste Minimisation Grants OPEN

2025 Waste Minimisation Grants OPEN

Our 2025 Waste Minimisation Grants funding round is now open! There are two funding options you can apply for: Rapid Fund - Applications considered monthly and close 31 May 2026. You'll need to apply at least 6 weeks prior to project’s start date. Annual Contestable...

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Notice of 2025 triennial local authority elections

Notice of 2025 triennial local authority elections

Elections Nominations Electoral Rolls Electoral Officers   Elections The following elections will be held by postal vote on Saturday 11 October 2025 Carterton District Council (First Past the Post electoral system) Election of the mayor Election of eight...

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Carrington Park upgrades approved

Carrington Park upgrades approved

In our 2025 Community Survey, you told us Carrington Park needs some work.We'd also recognised this, and in our June Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, Council approved $2million in Reserve Funding to deliver substantial upgrades and support skate park...

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Applications Now Open for Carterton District Community Grants

Applications Now Open for Carterton District Community Grants

Carterton District Council is inviting applications for our annual community grants, with funding available to support projects that make a positive difference in our district and across the Wairarapa region. Local and regional community groups, organisations, and...

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Councils consult on the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw

Councils consult on the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw

Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils (the Wairarapa District Councils) have opened consultation on the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw Ngā Ture ā-Rohe Tōpu o Wairarapa from Wednesday 25 June 2025. The proposed Bylaw spans 11 parts and controls a...

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Vote 2025: Candidate Evening Video

Vote 2025: Candidate Evening Video

Thinking of standing for Council? Check out the video from the candidate briefing evening on Tuesday 24 June Warwick Lampp, our election officer, walks you through the dos and don’ts of the process. You can contact us at demservices@cdc.govt.nz for any information, or...

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Road Closure – Brooklyn Road, 26, 27 & 30 June

Road Closure – Brooklyn Road, 26, 27 & 30 June

G&C Diggers, as Contractors to the Carterton District Council, are currently constructing a new water main pipeline on Brooklyn Road. Now that the new pipeline has been installed and safe drinking water tests have passed, they are in the process of connecting over...

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Thank You for Registering Your Dogs!

Thank You for Registering Your Dogs!

We've received an overwhelming number of dog registration updates recently. Our team are working through them as quickly as we can. If you've submitted a change, rest assured it hasn't been lost or forgotten - it's in the queue. We really appreciate your patience...

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Carterton Welcomes Newest New Zealand Citizens

Carterton Welcomes Newest New Zealand Citizens

Carterton District Council proudly welcomed eight new New Zealand citizens at a special ceremony in late May, celebrating their journey and commitment to making Aotearoa home. Hosted at the Wairarapa Events Centre, the ceremony was led by Deputy Mayor Steve Cretney...

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Councillor Dale Williams steps down from Council

Councillor Dale Williams steps down from Council

Carterton District Council has received the resignation of Councillor Dale Williams. The resignation was submitted in accordance with Clause 5, Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, which requires elected members to resign by written notice to the Chief...

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Pou Whenua Unveiling at Ngā Tāwhai Reserve

Pou Whenua Unveiling at Ngā Tāwhai Reserve

All are welcome to join us this Matariki for a special dawn ceremony to unveil a Pou Whenua that honours te taiao, connections, people and place. Event Details Date: Departing 5:30am, Saturday 21 June 2025 (please arrive by 5:15am for transport) Meeting location:...

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Three-week road closure at Victoria St

Three-week road closure at Victoria St

The railway crossing on Victoria Street will be closed to all traffic from 23 June to 11 July while essential trench and chamber installation works take place. Residents will be able to access their properties from their end of the street, as crossing the railway line...

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