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Tree removal underway soon – Brooklyn Road
This week we will be sending letters to affected residents in the Brooklyn Road area regarding a scheduled tree removal of six Alder trees (Alnus glutinosis) growing at the western end of Brooklyn Rd. These particular trees, which are not yet at maturity, grow above,...
To avoid penalties, pay dog registrations by 31 July
Dog registrations were sent out to owners in mid June. If you have not yet registered you dog, please do so by Tuesday 31 July to avoid penalties. You can view current dog registration charges and penalty fees here. If you have not received a copy of the account,...
Greater Wellington proposed regional pest management plan – consultation underway
This consultation is now closed. Greater Wellington Regional Council Media Release Wednesday 3 July Pest Management Plan targets healthy environment Smothering, strangling, displacing, infecting, browsing, killing. There are many ways pest plants and animals can...
New partnership formed, horse riding park coming to Carterton
Carterton District Council is responsible for developing and maintaining a wide range of public services and facilities to provide a quality lifestyle for people living in the district. On the morning of Tuesday 5 June, Council cemented its partnership with Dalefield...
Charles Rooking Carter Awards winners announced
Media Statement - Charles Rooking Carter Awards 2018, winners announced. View the winners images here The Charles Rooking Carter Awards, were held at the Carterton Events Centre on Friday evening, where the community came together to celebrate Carterton’s coolest...
July Holiday Programme
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...
Ten Year Plan submission period ends
Thursday 24 May 2018 Media Statement – Carterton Ten Year Plan submission period ends Consultation on Carterton’s Ten Year Plan closed at midday Wednesday 23 May, with 123 submitters formally having their say on Council’s plans for the next decade. Mayor John Booth is...
UltraFast Broadband rolling out in July
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 NZ want you to have your say
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...
Finalists announced for the 2018 Charles Rooking Carter Awards
The Charles Rooking Carter Community Awards was created by the Carterton District Council in 1994 to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding volunteer work, business innovation and achievements of members in the community. For the upcoming 2018 awards, the...
Council adopts Draft Ten Year Plan – Consultation underway
Tuesday 24 April 2018 Media Statement – Council adopts Draft Ten Year Plan Today, elected members of Carterton District Council adopted their Draft Ten Year Plan 2018-2028 and Consultation Document. Carterton Mayor John Booth says he and his fellow councillors are...
Consultation on Carterton’s Ten Year Plan gets underway
This consultation is now closed. Friday 20 April 2018 Media Statement – Consultation on Carterton’s Ten Year Plan gets underway. For the past few months Carterton District Council has been drafting Carterton’s Ten Year Plan. Also known as the Long Term Plan (or LTP),...
Creative Communities Funding
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...
Ten Year Plan Consultation to start soon
This consultation is now closed. A message from the Mayor For the past few months our Council has been drafting Carterton’s Ten Year Plan. Also known as the Long Term Plan (LTP), reviewed every three years the plan is a document that sets out the Council’s...
Join Neighbourhood Support to get prepared
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...
Clock Tower upgrade
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...