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Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
Local Water Done Well sammies session, midday 2 April
Have you got any burning questions about the Local Water Done Well proposals? And how we're best to move forward with water delivery services in our District? Join us on Wednesday, 2 April, between 12-1pm where our Carterton Mayor, Councillors and Water Experts will...
Rahui in place: Ruamāhanga River
A Rāhui is in place on the Ruamāhanga river from: where the Whangaehu River enters the Ruamāhanga, to: the convergence of the Waiawangawanga/Waingawa River with the Ruamāhanga [a distance of about 2kms]. The Rāhui will be lifted on Sunday 30 March The rāhui is...
Roadside weed spraying begins in April
We're set to begin our roadside weed spraying programme in April. If you are on our No Spray Register, now is the time to make sure your roadside “No Spray Markers” are clearly visible to our contractor from the road. One of the requirements of being on these...
*Found dog – Marshall Road*
One very friendly dog, likely between 2 and 3 years old, has been found in the Parkvale area, near Marshall Road. If he belongs to you, please contact our Animal Control team on 06 379 4030.
The biggest council decision in decades. Have Your Say Now.
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...
Parks Week 2025 – Explore, take photos & be in to WIN!
About Parks Week How To Enter Map of the Parks Terms and Conditions Entry form About Parks Week Get ready, Carterton! Parks Week 2025 is here, and we’re celebrating with an exciting challenge that gets you outside, exploring our beautiful parks – and giving you...
Building Newsletter: February 2025
Welcome to the first newsletter of the year from the building team. Like many of you, we are looking forward to seeing an increase in building work in the district. In saying that, our consent numbers set off in January with a hiss and a roar with around $2.9million...
Community Survey Open Now!
The Carterton District Council Community Survey is now open and will remain so until Sunday 16 March. Community members are encouraged to provide honest feedback on what’s working, what’s not, and where Council should focus their efforts. Carterton District Council...
Water Restrictions: Orange
We’ve moved our water levels to Orange: Only use handheld hoses on alternate days. This means handheld hoses are all that can be used in the garden, and they can only be used on alternate days. Water by hand only on even numbered days if you live in an even numbered...
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...
Emergency ‘poo-paredness’
A major earthquake in the Wellington region is likely to cause significant damage to the pipes that take away our poos and wees. It's important that people do not flush or use their normal toilet. Even if the water is still running, it's likely the wastewater pipes...
Creative Communities Grants open now
Our next round of Creative Communities grants are now open! If you're working on something epic for our community READ ON Enabled through funding from Creative New Zealand, thess grants helps to bring local arts projects to life including things like: Festivals...
Have Your Say: Climate Change Strategy
We’re reviewing our Climate Change Strategy and we want to hear from you! Our updated strategy will be used internally at Carterton District Council to ensure Climate Change and carbon emissions are considered in all aspects of operations – from day-to-day tasks, to...
Committee Nominations open for arts grant
Are you someone who... Knows what’s happening in the arts locally? Has experience in one or more forms of art? We're looking for people of all ages and from all backgrounds to be part of our Creative Communities Scheme Assessment Panel. What’s involved? You’ll help...
Updated creditor verification method
Carterton District Council is working with Eftsure to improve payment verification services. This includes protecting both our suppliers and our own organisation from the effects of cyber-crime, fraud attempts and human error. Eftsure provides a service to ensure that...
Toxic Algae Warning – Ruamāhanga River
Red alert warning for the Ruamāhanga River from Doubles Bridge to Kokotau [affected sites include Double Bridges, Te Ore Ore, The Cliffs, and Kokotau] due to the presence of detached mats. Toxic algae is deadly to dogs and can make people sick. Remember, preventing...