Carterton welcomes new citizens from all over the world
Carterton District Council was delighted to welcome a new group of residents as New Zealand citizens at a ceremony held 3 December at the Wairarapa Events Centre. Friends, whānau, and community members gathered to support the 16 individuals who formally joined the...
Transition to NZ Guide to Temporary Traffic Management
Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has introduced the New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (NZGTTM), which replaces the current Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM). Carterton District Council (CDC) and South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) are...
Wairarapa Events Centre Announces New Wairarapa Performing Arts Residents!
The Wairarapa Events Centre are excited to announce the successful applicants for the 2026 Artist Residency. The residency runs for 5 days and allows performing arts producers to have the auditorium to themselves with sound and lighting support from Wairarapa Events...
Summertime dog safety reminders
Kia ora dog owners,Warmer weather is here! And while that is awesome, there are a few things to keep in mind as the responsible dog owners that we are...Our Animal Control team have put together this handy checklist to remind us all of best practice dog ownership over...
High Street South water main upgrade
As part of our water renewals programme, we’re replacing the aging asbestos...
Wairarapa Events Centre Wins National EVANZ Award
Recognised among New Zealand’s best, the Wairarapa Events Centre has been awarded the coveted Ticketmaster Small Venue of the Year 2025 at the EVANZ Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation in venues nationwide. The award was announced at the Entertainment Venues...
Waingawa Water Storage Project
A 20ha reservoir set to transform water storage in the Wairarapa region.The...
Wairarapa and Tararua Councils agree Water Services Delivery Plan to submit to government
South Wairarapa, Tararua, Masterton and Carterton Councils have agreed to Water Services Delivery Plans for the future of water services delivery in the region. Water Services Delivery Plans are required under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms and set out...
Waingawa Water Reservoir Project Secures $20 Million in Funding to Boost Regional Resilience
A major infrastructure project to build a 20-hectare water reservoir near Carterton has taken a significant step forward, with Carterton District Council securing $20 million in loan funding from the Government's Regional Infrastructure Fund. The total project cost is...