Carterton’s Water. Have Your Say on Local Water Done Well
Carterton’s water future is in your hands. The Government has changed the rules, giving councils and communities the power to decide how we manage our drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. This consultation will help determine the best way forward for Carterton. Below, you’ll find key information on the options available, why your voice matters, and how you can provide feedback.
- Understanding the Local Water Done Well Consultation
- Key Decision: Choosing a Water Service Model
- Why Your Input Matters
- How to Provide Your Feedback
- Further Information and Resources
Understanding the Local Water Done Well Consultation
Local Water Done Well is about making sure our water services are safe, sustainable, and affordable – now and in the future. We’re required to prepare a Water Service Delivery Plan [WSDP], which means looking at:
- the current state of Carterton’s water services.
- how we ensure safe drinking water, reliable wastewater, and stormwater management.
- what model will best support growth, compliance, and long-term affordability.
Key Decision: Choosing a Water Service Model
We need to decide how Carterton’s water services will be delivered, and there are two options:
- Preferred Option – Forming a Council-Controlled Organisation [CCO]: Partnering with neighbouring Masterton, South Wairarapa, and Tararua District Councils to form a new Wairarapa-Tararua entity managing our water services.
- Alternative Option Continuing to manage our own water services delivery.
With bigger infrastructure projects ahead and increasing Government regulations through Taumata Arowai, we need the best setup to manage Carterton’s water needs effectively.
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Our preferred option: A new joint council controlled water services organisation.
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Option 2: Carterton District Council continues to deliver water services to our community.
