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...
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...
Cyclone Gabrielle: Two Years On
This week marks two years since Cyclone Gabrielle swept down the North Island, leaving significant damage in its wake. Following on quickly from the earlier Cyclone Hale, both adverse weather events caused severe flooding and slips in parts of the Wairarapa, with...