Media release: Low rates, big projects, strong Council

Media release: Low rates, big projects, strong Council

An average rates increase of 3.2% has been confirmed as part of Carterton District Council’s 2026/27 Annual Plan. The after-growth figure, significantly lower than expected, sits alongside a strong programme of investment in community spaces and essential...
Audit of Kerbside Rubbish-Week Commencing 18th May 2026

Audit of Kerbside Rubbish-Week Commencing 18th May 2026

Sunshine Yates Consulting Limited has been engaged by South Wairarapa, Carterton, and Masterton District Councils to carry out an audit of kerbside rubbish. If your street is selected, rubbish bags and wheelie bins may be assessed. The audit will measure the types and...
Emergency water shutdown: Frederick Street – 7 May, 2026

Emergency water shutdown: Frederick Street – 7 May, 2026

An emergency water shut down will be in place from 8.30am to 12pm today on Frederick Street between High St and Gertrude, and along High Street between Frederick and Charles Streets. A reasonable water leak has been identified. We’re hopeful to have completed...
State of Emergency ends 5pm, 24 April

State of Emergency ends 5pm, 24 April

From 5pm tonight, Wairarapa will move out of a State of Emergency and into a Local Transition Period (LTP) to support recovery planning. This Notice of LTP will be effective across the three District Councils of Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa to enable the...