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Last updated: 14 Dec, 2021 03:36pm
SH2 overnight roadworks: High Street North nr Kent St, Monday 26 September
Waka Kotahi/Wellington Transport Alliance are advising Carterton residents and road users of night-time roadworks Monday night 26 September, weather permitting. The work is for repairs to uneven road surfaces at two locations north of Kent Street, High Street North on...
Rubbish and Recycling change due to Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day
22 September 2022 Monday 26 September 2022 has been designated as a one-off public holiday due to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Therefore, urban kerbside rubbish and recycling will be collected on Tuesday 27 September. Our Council offices and library...
Vote 2022: Daily election returns
Daily election returns for the 2022 Carterton District Elections are now available at the electionz.com website. Visit electionz.com for the returns, or cdc.govt.nz/elections for more information on the election process.
New Zealand Memorial Service for Queen Elizabeth II
New Zealand will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a State Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Monday 26 September. The event is a chance to celebrate her life and reign. It will take place at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul at 2pm, and will...
Wairarapa Smoke and Vape Free Policy Review
Attitudes towards smoking and vaping in the Wairarapa region The three Wairarapa District Councils have agreed to develop a combined Wairarapa Smoke and Vapefree Policy to support New Zealand’s goal to be smokefree by 2025. The combined policy is an update of the...
The Proclamation of Accession of King Charles III
10 September 2022 As you may know, we have been flying our flags at half-mast as a sign of respect the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. However, on Sunday 11 September between 8am and 5pm, our flags will be flown at full mast, as the Governor General of...
Queen Elizabeth II: 1926-2022
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We have flown our flags at half-mast at the Carterton Events Centre, the Council Office and Memorial Square to honour her passing. We also have memorial books at the Events Centre should people...
UPDATE: TUESDAY 9 AUGUST 4.30PM – ROADS OPEN
All roads in Carterton District are now OPEN. Please drive to winter conditions.
Adoption of Draft Wairarapa Combined District Plan Imminent
The Wairarapa Combined District Plan Review Process will celebrate an important milestone on Thursday 15 September. The Draft District Plan will be adopted by the Joint Committee, which marks the end of the initial research and scoping phase. The Draft Plan will be...
Road closure: Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road will be closed between Frederick Street and Dalefield Road during daytime hours on weekdays from Monday 12 September for at least four weeks. The road closure will allow contractors to install the water supply mains linking the potable water tanks and...
Further Notice of Election
Nominations have closed for the 2022 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...
Taxpayers’ Union Report 2020/21 now available
1 September 2021 The Taxpayers' Union Report for 2020/21 is now available here We’re disappointed to see our council near the top of this table for the 2020/21 year, however, these figures are already a year out of date, and we have made a number of changes this...
Creative Communities Grants – OPEN
The Creative Communities Grants Scheme is now open for the first round of funding for the 2022/2023 financial year. This funding round closes on the 21st of October. For more information and to download an application form, visit our Community Funding page.
Detour in place due at the Transfer Station
26 August 2022 We currently have a detour in place at our Transfer Station on Dalefield Road due to the construction of a new weighbridge. Project Details Carterton District Council has been approved funding from the Ministry of the Environment under their...
Installation work has begun on Molly’s slide
The colour scheme of the new pool slide has been chosen and the installation has begun, thanks to 11-year-old Molly O’Dwyer, with support from Carterton District Council and Ka Pai Carterton. Carterton resident Molly O’Dwyer was just 10 years old when she made a...
Senior of the Year Awards 2022
24 August 2022 We're proud to support Age Concern's Senior Person of the Year awards. Nominations are open until 16 September and we would like to hear about the fabulous older persons you know. To be eligible your nominated senior person must: Be over 65 years of...