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Last updated: 14 Dec, 2021 03:36pm
Maus finds new house
Carterton's most famous rodent is heading to a new home but leaves a legacy for future artwork in the district. Maus found fame during the spring of 2021 when he was a prominent feature on Carterton’s High St. The drawing painting hung on the south face of the town's...
Restricted fire season now in force
19 January 2022 FIRE BY PERMIT ONLY As of 8am Wednesday 19th January the Wairarapa district will move into a restricted fire season. This means you are required to gain a permit for any outdoor fire. https://www.checkitsalright.nz will give you all the information you...
Expressions of Interest: Review of Council Procurement and Contract Management
Carterton District Council is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to review Council Procurement and Contract management practices for medium and large-scale capital works. The review would consider the tools, practices, and opportunities used...
WATER RESTRICTIONS UPDATE 10 JAN 2022 – HANDHELD HOSES ON ALTERNATE DAYS
10 January 2022 Water restrictions are now in force with handheld hoses allowed on alternate days (Odd numbered houses on odd numbered days, even houses on even days). Water supply for the Carterton District comes from the Kaipaitangata Stream and two underground...
Sprinkler Restrictions In Place
Carterton residents on the town water supply are asked to limit outdoor watering from today [Wednesday 5 January]. Carterton District Council has called on people whose homes are linked to the urban water system to use sprinkler systems on alternate days only....
Summer Hours and Contacts
We hope you enjoy a restful holiday break to welcome 2022. With our team members taking a well-earned break, our service hours will change over the festive period. Emergency contacts are listed below. Other opening times are also listed. Statutory Holidays The...
Call for Carterton’s Community to Nominate Local Heroes
Nominations are now open for the prestigious Charles Rooking Carter Community Awards, returning in 2022. The Awards recognise people who generously provide time, passion, and commitment to making Carterton a caring and thriving place to live. And for the first time,...
Three Waters Update: December 2021
Consultation: Economic regulation and consumer protection for Three Waters A consultation on the design of the economic regulation and consumer protection for the future Three Waters system closes on Monday 20 December. A joint submission by Wellington Region Councils...
Carterton District Council takes over Wastewater Treatment Pond site after significant damage caused to pond lining
10 December 2021 Carterton District Council has taken possession of site of its Wastewater Treatment Pond Upgrade Project and removed the main contractor employed for the reservoir construction (Stage 2 of 3), following repeated delays and the discovery of extensive...
Funding applications open
Applications are now open for the Carterton & Districts Returned & Services Memorial Trust Tertiary Grant and 2022 Rural Travel Fund Grant. Carterton & Districts Returned & Services Memorial Trust Tertiary Grant. The Carterton & Districts...
COVID-19 Protection Framework: What does the “Traffic light” system mean for Carterton?
As you know, the Government’s new COVID Protection Framework [“traffic light”] comes into effect at 11.59pm on Thursday 2 December. Under this system, most businesses and facilities can choose whether or not they require vaccine passes.
Carterton Packs The Bus
Carterton's community stepped up again to Pack The Bus. The Bus stopped at Carterton New World, and South End, St Mary's, and Carterton Schools to collect gifts. Councillor Robyn Cherry-Campbell joined members of our Community team, students and teachers of each...
Pool Update November 29: Almost ready to open
As summer approaches, we know everyone is hanging out to make a big splash in the pool. We’re all keen to take a dip, but we’re not quite ready to open our District swimming pool up yet. The maintenance to strengthen the changing rooms is close to completion but still...
Carterton Events Centre staff member wins national award
26 November 2021 Carterton Events Centre Sales and Marketing Coordinator Jenni Hall successfully made her mark on the New Zealand awards sector last night by winning the EVANZ Rising Star of the Year Award. The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand [EVANZ]...
Carterton District Councillor resigns to support family overseas
16 November 2021 Councillor Rob Stockley resigned from his elected member position with Carterton District Council earlier today due to family commitments overseas. His resignation will take effect from 16 December. Rob was elected on to Council during the 2019 local...
Business owners affected by High Street fire receive generous community donations
15 November 2021 Carterton business and property owners who suffered losses from last month’s fire on High Street were presented with $13,755 of community donations by Mayor Greg Lang earlier today. Recipients of the donations were those affected by the blaze on 7...