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Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
Council Business | Lincoln Road Community Meeting
Carterton District Council invites you to a community meeting to discuss roading upgrades and flood management in the Lincoln Road area. Council staff and Elected Members will be on hand to provide insight into roading upgrades, flood mapping and the 2021 Calibre...
Our town clock is taking a little time-out!
You might have noticed the Carterton town clock isn’t ticking along as usual. It’s currently out of action while repairs are made to its escapement mechanism (that’s the part that keeps time ticking smoothly!). A new part is being specially made, so the clock will be...
Council business: Wednesday 9 April
Coming up at Council next week our Policy & Projects Committee will meet at 9am on Wednesday 9 April. This Committee meets every six weeks to oversee the strategic development and review of policies, strategies, and bylaws, as well as the delivery of major...
New name coming for Wairarapa’s cultural flagship
Council votes to rebrand venue to reflect regional identity and reach Carterton District Council has voted to rename the Carterton Events Centre to the Wairarapa Events Centre, acknowledging the facility’s growing status as the premier events venue for our districts...
Belvedere Rd crossing closure
Between April 7 and 13, KiwiRail will carry out upgrade work at the level crossing on Belvedere Road. A full road closure will be in place at Belvedere Road and Wheatstone Street, with traffic management and detours in place. The road will then reopen for three...
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...
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...