Carterton Welcomes Newest New Zealand Citizens

Carterton Welcomes Newest New Zealand Citizens

1 of 11 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...
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...
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:...
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...
Streetlight update

Streetlight update

We’re following up with Mercury about streetlights being out in a number areas following the storm a few weeks ago.  When one streetlight is out, we’re able to help with that. When an entire street is out, that indicates a network issue and we refer it on to the...
Have Your Say: Trade Waste Bylaw

Have Your Say: Trade Waste Bylaw

Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils (Wairarapa District Councils) are seeking feedback on Part Eleven: Trade Waste of the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw. Submissions are open for two months and close at 4pm Friday 25 July 2025. Open:  23 May...