News & Events
Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
Road Closure Notice: Hughes Line, March 18-22
Start: Monday 18 March Finish: Friday 22 March Work hours: 6:30am to 5:30pm What's being done? Carterton District Council has engaged Fulton Hogan to build an extension of two culverts for road widening. There are two culverts on Hughes Line to extend, and work...
Celebrate the end of a pawsome summer with Dogs in Togs
22 March 2024 Move over David Hasselhoff, Carterton is bringing David Hassel-woof! To celebrate the end of a pawsome summer swim season, we want you to treat your canine friends to an outing at Carterton’s first Dogs in Togs event. I mean, come on, it’s the leashed...
UPDATE: Aerator faults at wastewater treatment plant repaired
UPDATE: 3PM, FRIDAY 8 MARCH The odours reported are the result of three of our aerators failing at the same time. Repairs have been made to our aerators and they are now working again on Pond Three. One had an electrical fault, which has been repaired. Another had a...
Council working with property owners on earthquake-prone buildings
Carterton District Council is working with our local property owners to maintain and promote adherence to the Building Act provisions concerning earthquake-prone buildings. Earthquake risk reduction is a priority in New Zealand for successive governments through the...
CDC welcomes new rail safety measures for Carterton level crossings
Carterton District Council welcomes the new rail safety measures KiwiRail and Greater Wellington Regional Council have confirmed, as part of their ongoing commitment to upgrade the Wairarapa Line Service. KiwiRail and Greater Wellington Regional Council have announced...
KiwiRail statement: Fewer level crossings to be closed in the Wairarapa following independent report
KiwiRail issued the following statement today [Monday 26 February] regarding the closure of crossings in Carterton and Wairarapa. For more information, visit: KiwiRail: Wairarapa Line upgrades [www.kiwirail.co.nz/wairarapa-line] PDF of the summary of the level...
Carterton Events Centre partners with Gawith Burridge to bring Broadway Hit Prima Facie to Wairarapa
The Carterton Events Centre team are thrilled to partner with Gawith Burridge to bring Susie Miller’s smash hit play Prima Facie to our stage. Prima Facie is the story of Tessa, a criminal defence lawyer at the top of her game and loving it: defending,...
Mana taiohi & code of ethics
Are you a volunteer supporting local young people in the Wairarapa? Or perhaps you're a rangatahi/youth supporting your peers? Would you like to upskill in Mana Taiohi and Code of Ethics Youth Development? The three Wairarapa District Councils are seeking Expressions...
UPDATE: WATER SUPPLY RESTORED TO CARTERTON NORTH
***UPDATE: WATER SUPPLY RESTORED TO CARTERTON NORTH*** Repairs are complete to water pipes in Carterton North and supply has been restored to homes and properties from Plimsoll St north. Thank you for your cooperation with this short notice request. When the water...
Consultation opens on gambling policy
Wairarapa’s three district councils have opened a month of consultation on proposed updates to their joint gambling policy which would prevent any increase in gaming machines (pokies) and limit movement of existing machines, while preventing the set-up of any...
Sign up to the Wairarapa Funders’ Forum, Carterton, March 4
The Wairarapa Funders Forum returns to Carterton Events Centre for 2024. This event, structured as an expo, offers an excellent opportunity to connect directly with key funders in the Wairarapa. You'll have the chance to engage in one-on-one discussions and access...
Road Repairs: Dalefield and Lincoln Roads
Our roading contractors have scheduled repairs and a reseal to the road surfaces on Lincoln and Dalefield Roads from Monday 12 February to Wednesday 14 February, weather permitting. This will involve road closures for these two roads during theses dates. Traffic will...
New rules for recycling, but keep using your glass crates
From 1 February 2024, new national recycling standards will be rolling out across the country to create a more simplified approach to kerbside recycling, making it easier for residents to reduce waste and recycle right. Collecting the same items for recycling across...
Creative Communities and Festival Fund Grants Round 2 Open Now
The Creative Communities Grants Scheme and Festival Fund are now open. When can I apply? You can make applications from Wednesday 31 January to 2pm, Wednesday 13 March. How to apply? You can apply for CCS and Festival funding through our online grants portal...
Carterton Colour Run Postponed
26 January 2024 **NEW DATE FOR COLOUR RUN: NOW SATURDAY APRIL 20*** We know it's short notice and we're sorry to let you know but we have had to postpone this week's Colour Run. We will no longer be meeting up on Saturday 27 January. But we're really looking forward...
Dog Found, Friday 26 January
We're taking care of a lost dog, found outside the Te Uru O Tane urupa/cemetery on Friday 26 January. Description Female, light brown and white, heading dog cross, about 4 years of age. Contact If its is your dog, or you recognise her, please contact: Email:...