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9 February 2021 A Prohibited Fire Season means there is a total ban on the lighting of any fires in open air. All fire permits previously issued to enable fires during a restricted season are now suspended. For more info visit https://checkitsalright.nz/

4 February 2020 QV has released its 2020 rating valuations on behalf of the three Wairarapa Councils. To view them, click here.   What does this mean for you? Property rating valuations are one factor used by councils to allocate rates across different types of...

1 February 2021 Carterton District Council will be holding a by-election following the resignation of Councillor Steffen Bertram, effective from 1 February 2021. Councillor Bertram was elected onto council during the 2019 Local Body Elections and was a member on the...

Carterton District Council has made the difficult decision to put water restrictions in place after water flow charts show excess water consumption during peak times, putting too much strain on the bores which supply the urban water source. The current restrictions...

Go Carterton has launched a business mapping project to support its kaupapa of being the voice for Carterton businesses. It is aiming to interview 200 businesses to hear about business aspirations, challenges and business confidence. Once the information is gathered,...

The 2021 Returned and Services Memorial Trust tertiary grant applications are now open. For more details please see our Community Funding page. Applications close 26th February 2021

Due to Monday 25 January being a public holiday, waste and recycling will be collected on Tuesday 26 January.

The 2021 Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund grant applications are now open. For more details please see our Community Funding page. Applications close 26th February 2021

Photo: The current low levels at the Kaipatangata Stream. 12 January 2021 Carterton District Council is appealing to residents to urgently conserve water in the coming days and avoid unnecessary water use during peak times in order to prevent harsh restrictions. The...

Hosted by Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae, this is a unique opportunity to take a guided bus tour of historical Māori sites. Hear about significant places and events you may not even know about! When: Saturday 6th February 2021 9.30 am – 3.00 pm Registrations are essential - be...

Carterton freedom camping made easier thanks to the council and Government funding Carterton District Council has made enjoying freedom camping in the district even easier thanks to funding from central government. COVID boarder close downs will mean more domestic...

For those of you who don’t know about the Strategy or need a reminder; the aim of the Strategy is to improve and integrate council services for older people to help them lead valued, connected and fulfilling lives. The strategy features six strategic goals that are...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we will have the clocktower unwrapped just in time for Christmas Day! The clock mechanism is still being safely stored by the council and will be reinstalled in 2021. Planting and landscaping around the clocktower will...

We don't want to stop you from having fun with your hose this summer, but to ensure we have enough water for everyone, we're asking you to RESTRICT WATER BETWEEN 6.30am - 10.30am and 5.30pm - 7.30pm We have an extra bore up and running this summer, but both have...