News & Events
Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
Library closed
Due to staff illness, Carterton Library will be closed today, Wednesday 27 August. Signs will be displayed at Carterton Library, and WLS will post updates on our social media channels and website. Normal hours will resume tomorrow, Thursday 28 August 2025. We...
Vote 2025 Candidate Profiles
Meet Your 2025 Council Candidates Carterton residents will have the opportunity to choose their next mayor and councillors at the upcoming 2025 local elections. We’ve published the full list of confirmed Mayor and Council candidates, along with their statements, so...
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...
Creative Communities grants scheme is open
Applications for our latest round of Creative Communities funding are now open! The Creative Communities Scheme helps to fund local arts projects. Each year Creative New Zealand provides funding to councils to distribute. Carterton District Council has 2 rounds of CCS...
Soft plastics bin now at Carterton New World
Word on the street, on Facebook, and in our Community Survey was that Carterton is really keen for a soft plastics recycling bin. A big thanks to New World Carterton for working closely with our Waste Services team to get this one over the line. And a huge mihi to our...
Building Newsletter: July 2025
Welcome to our July newsletter. Building Statistics to July 2025 Consent application quality Overseas product certification Alternative consenting authority to Council Granny flats (small stand alone dwellings) Invoicing and applications forms Fire places Old consents...
Further Notice of Election
Nominations have closed for the 2025 triennial local authority elections. Listed below are details of the confirmed candidates for Carterton District Council. Where elections are required, they will be conducted by postal voting using the First Past the Post electoral...
Request for Tender: Matarawa Farm
Tender Opportunity: Lease of Matarawa Farm Carterton District Council is inviting tenders for the lease of Matarawa Farm, located at 44 Matarawa Road, Dalefield. This 85-hectare property plays a key role in the Council’s long-term strategy to dispose of 100% of...
Regulatory Department closed today – 7 August, 2025
Due to staff illness, our Regulatory Department will be closed today. If you have any building questions or queries, please email them through to buildingadmin@cdc.govt.nz and we'll respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to having...
Road closure: Brooklyn Road – western side of Lincoln
Brooklyn Road will be closed from the intersection of Lincoln Road, westward, for two weeks starting Thursday (7/08/2025) while our contractor's complete water main installation work. The road will be closed between 7am and 5pm. From Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 August,...
Vote 2025: Candidates confirmed
Candidates for Mayor Candidates for Councillor Voting Information Not Enrolled or Recently Moved? Nominations have now closed for the 2025 Carterton District Council elections. Registered voters will receive voting papers from September, ahead of Election Day on...
Thinking about a granny flat? Read this first.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has announced legislation before Parliament that will make it easier to build small standalone dwellings [often known as granny flats]. Under the proposed changes, these homes could soon be built without the need for...
Rail crossing closure – Pembroke Street
There will be a 24/7 road closure on Pembroke Street at the rail crossing, starting Monday 4 August. KiwiRail are completing rail crossing upgrade works which they expect to be completed in mid-October. A detour will be in place throughout this period. Please note:...
Upcoming road closures: Brooklyn Road intersection
The intersection of Brooklyn and Lincoln Roads will be closed On Sunday 3 and Monday 4 August, G&C Diggers, as Contractors to the Carterton District Council, are currently constructing a new water main pipeline on Brooklyn Road. This Sunday and Monday night we...
Vote 2025: Last chance to Stand!
Aspiring local leaders across Wairarapa are urged to act now, with nominations to stand for council in the 2025 local elections closing at 12 noon sharp on Friday 1 August. Carterton District Council is encouraging people from all walks of life to put themselves...
New Tomokanga Unveiled at Ngā Tāwhai Reserve
Photography by Kendyl Walker – Toi by Kendyl.Te Tātau o Ngā Pekapeka o Te Wharau restores life, visibility, and wairua to Ngā Tāwhai Reserve Carterton District Council staff and hapū members gathered at dawn to unveil a Te Tātau o Ngā Pekapeka o Te Wharau [All the...