News & Events
Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
Land secured for Waingawa Water Storage Project
Carterton District Council has reached another major milestone in the development of the Waingawa Water Storage Project, with the successful purchase of land for the future reservoir site. The 42-hectare parcel of land, located at 247 Norfolk Road in the Waingawa...
No-Mow Reserves Trial begins
We're trialling no-mow sections in seven parks and reserves this spring.A...
Desludging underway at Wastewater Treatment Plant
We're trialling a new, environmentally responsible method for managing wastewater sludge. This project transforms sludge from one of our sewerage ponds into a safe, nutrient-rich compost that can be safely used to improve soil health and support land rehabilitation....
Road Works Notice | From 1 Oct, Park Road
Fulton Hogan will be completing major road works on Park Road from 1 October to 24 October. There will be an organised detour via Morten and Somerset road, in place from 7am – 6pm, Monday to Friday. Thank you for your patience while the team are working on improving...
Waingawa Process Water Plant open for connections
Providing low-cost, non-potable water services to businesses within Waingawa Industrial Area. Learn more about how this $2.77 million initiative repurposed a century-old water race and a 2500m³ storage tank to draw water from the Waingawa River, and how your business...
Planned Water Shutdown | 22 September | High Street South
Kia ora, Please be aware that as part of the subdivision works at 314 High Street, a planned water shutdown is scheduled for 22 September, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Thank you for your patience
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori i te Hītori | Māori Language Week in History
Tirohia ngā kaupapa nui e hono ana i tō tātou rohe ki te hītori whānui o Aotearoa. Mai i ngā wikitoria ā-rohe pēnei i te toa o Wairarapa i te Ranfurly Shield i te tau 1928, tae noa ki ngā kaupapa nunui pēnei i te riro o te pōti mā ngā...
Vote 2025: Bins in town now and special votes open
Voting is as Kiwi as community pride — and as Carterton as our Daffodil Festival. Top town. Top turnout. Carterton’s turnout was 60.7% in 2022 — let’s beat that together. Carterton has a proud history of high voter turnout, and this year we’re aiming to be the Top...
Clean Up Week is Coming to Carterton!
From 19–25 September 2025, Carterton District Council is joining Keep New Zealand Beautiful and Smart Environmental to support Clean Up Week – Aotearoa’s largest litter clean-up event. This community-led initiative is your chance to make a real difference for our...
Free WASTE-ED Business Breakfast for Wairarapa Businesses
Carterton District Council and South Wairarapa District Council are inviting local businesses to a free WASTE-ED Business Breakfast with sustainability expert Kate Fenwick. This practical workshop is designed to help businesses reduce waste, improve recycling...
Updated candidate profiles
Erratum – Candidate Profiles An earlier version of the 2025 Carterton District Council candidate profiles on the website did not include the complete candidate statement. These changes include the addition of the full content of each candidates' statement. Updated and...
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...