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Registrations are now open for the Carterton Holiday Programme 9th - 12th July. Registrations can be made by contacting the Carterton Information Centre: email infocentre@cdc.govt.nz / phone 06 379 4081. Please be aware that places are limited and preference will be...

Chorus has announced that the build of the UltraFast Broadband fibre network (UFB2) in Carterton will commence in July 2018 and will be completed within a 12 month period. Fibre provides the broadband equivalent of an autobahn right to the door of homes and...

Fire and Emergency is committed to maintaining a strong local community presence throughout the country. By being informed about community risks and needs, through its strong links in the community, Fire and Emergency will be better able to support communities to...

A last chance for all artists, performers, entertainers, crafters and budding arty folk - applications to the Carterton Creative Communities Scheme close next Friday 27th! If you have an idea for a creative community project, check out how we may be able to support...

Join Neighbourhood Support to get prepared Neighbourhood Support has come a long way from the original Neighbourhood Watch model which had a strong focus on preventing crime.  While that is still one of the important roles, there is a new emphasis is on developing and...

The iconic Carterton Clock Tower will soon undergo required earthquake strengthening works. The work, scheduled to take place in the next few months, will mean some disruption to the site and in particular the silencing of the clock tower bell. Carterton District...

If there is a swimming or spa pool on your property (no matter if you own or rent) it’s your responsibility to make sure it’s safe and that no child can come to harm by accessing your pool without supervision. The Government has recently changed the law to increase...

Registrations for our April School Holiday Programme are now open! This free programme runs during the second week of the school holidays from Mon 23rd - Fri 27th April, with the exception of Wednesday 25th April (Anzac Day public holiday). For more information about...

Wednesday 21st February marked a special day for council and Hurunui o Rangi Marae, coming together to officially sign their MOU, formalising their working relationship. Mayor John Booth acknowledged the importance of the partnership for the good of the community, and...

Responding to feedback from its community during the recent “Our Future Carterton” engagement prior to Christmas, Carterton District Council has put the wheels in motion to extend the weekend hours at the Dalefield Road Transfer Station. Infrastructure and Services...

Performing for our people Mayor John Booth Tuesday 13th February 2018 The Local Government Act 2002 states that the purpose of local government is to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of, communities; and to meet the current and...