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Last updated: 14 Dec, 2021 03:36pm
Public Consultation: Disposal of 29 Holloway Street
We're asking for your feedback on our proposal on the disposal of a Council asset, namely 29 Holloway Street. Background The building was purchased by Council in 2005. In 2009 the Council consulted during its 2009/2019 Long Term Planon the sale of 29 Holloway Street...
Public Consultation: Revocation of Reserve Status at 583 Belvedere Road [“Belvedere Hall”]
We seeking public feedback on its proposal to revoke the reserve status of the property situated at 583 Belvedere Road, Carrington, Carterton ["Belvedere Hall"]. Council is making this proposal, as the hall building is no longer fit for public purposes and requires a...
Public Consultation: Proposed Carterton District Freedom Camping Bylaw
We're asking for public feedback on our proposal to adopt a Freedom Camping Bylaw to manage freedom camping in our District. Why are we doing this? Changes in the law around freedom camping - which is when people camp in public places like parks, beaches, and...
Waka Kotahi planned Road Works in Carterton: June 5-11
Waka Kotahi/NZTA have outlined the main planned state highway roadworks occurring in Carterton over the coming week [4 June 2023]. Roadworks are dependent on weather and other factors. Bad weather can see work postponed to the next suitable night in the works...
Carterton District Council announces temporary speed limit and reopening plans for Hughes Line
A temporary speed limit and road reopening measures are being implemented to ensure the safety and efficiency of traffic flow on Hughes Lane during ongoing roadworks on State Highway 2 (SH2). Northbound Closure remains in force; Southbound only reopening The...
Carterton District Council announces temporary speed limit and reopening plans for Hughes Line
A temporary speed limit and road reopening measures are being implemented to ensure the safety and efficiency of traffic flow on Hughes Lane during ongoing roadworks on State Highway 2 (SH2). Northbound Closure remains in Force; Southbound Only Reopening The East...
Update: Streetlight outages in Carterton, 23 May
The Council has been alerted to faults in the following areas: High Street North from Wakelin Street to Park Road, including Park Road Hornsby Street and Armstrong Ave Pembroke Street and Ballinger Place Molesworth Street and Feist Street from Molesworth Street to end...
Proposed Wairarapa Line level crossing closures
KiwiRail is hosting two meetings at the Carterton Events Centre to share further information and collect feedback on its proposals to close level crossings on the Wairarapa Line. The meetings will take place at: 12.30pm Monday 29 May 6.30pm, Wednesday 31 May A...
Taverner Street wastewater main renewal begins Monday 22 May
G&C Diggers will be working on behalf of Carterton District Council to replace the wastewater mains on Taverner Street, taking in the junctions with Kent Street, and Belvedere Road. The work will start on Monday 22 May 22, and will take approximately 16 weeks,...
Dog Tags For Life
Carterton District Council has just announced a pawsome change to dog registration that will have you wagging your tail in excitement. Say hello to your new Dog Tag For Life! No longer will you have to search for your dog's latest tag or worry about...
Dog Registration Discount for dog owners over 65
Carterton District Council is proud to announce a new discount on urban dog registrations for people over 65. This initiative has been launched to recognise the important role that pets play in the lives of many seniors as companions and to encourage responsible dog...
Kiwirail proposals for level crossing closures
Some businesses and households in our District have received information from Kiwirail this week on its proposals to close some level crossing closures on the Wairarapa Line.
Recycling collection calendar for 2023/2024
The Wairarapa recycling collection calendar for 2023/2024, including urban Carterton, is now available to download from our website. Visit our Sustainability section for more information on rubbish and recycling in our District. [button...
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 – 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲
11 April 2023 Thank you to everyone for your patience while we work with Powerco to resolve the streetlight outages. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 At this stage, we have tried to provide a short-term solution to the streetlight outages by bypassing a switch which would mean the...
Update on streetlight outage 6 April 2023
6 April 2023 UPDATE ON THE STREETLIGHTS Last week we were notified about a fault with the street lights between Brooklyn Road and Victoria Street. This is due to a network error, which is currently being investigated by Powerco. Since then, we have also been...
Happy Easter!
Don't forget to have your urban roadside Rubbish and Recycling out on the correct days for the Easter Holiday You can view your kerbside collection via https://www.wairecycle.nz/collection/