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Ruamahanga River awarded for having the third most improved water quality in NZ
CDC are proud to be contributing to improved water quality following the announcement from Greater Wellington Regional Council that Ruamahanga has been recognised nationally for its improved water quality. The recognition of Ruamahanga’s improved water quality was...
Smelly ponds
Thank you to everyone who has shared their concerns about the smell at our wastewater treatment facility. We are currently working towards rectifying this issue. While we get it under control we have stopped the flow into the offending pond, and are working on the...
Strategy seeks to maximise the Wairarapa advantage
MEDIA RELEASE STRATEGY SEEKS TO MAXIMISE THE WAIRARAPA ADVANTAGE Wairarapa has set itself an aspirational goal to offer the best of rural and urban living in a strategy for economic development unveiled this evening. The Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy is the...
Carterton Events Centre Finalist for EVANZ Awards 2018
Media Statement – Carterton Events Centre Finalist for EVANZ Awards 2018 The team at Carterton Events Centre are delighted to announce they have been confirmed as finalists for the Ticketmaster Small Venue of the Year at the EVANZ Awards 2018. The annual EVANZ...
Minister to support launch of Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy
MEDIA RELEASE 5 November 2018 Minister to support launch of Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy The Regional Economic Development Minister, Hon Shane Jones, will join key Wairarapa stakeholders in Masterton for the launch of the region’s new economic development...
Positive Ageing Strategy
We’ve had a busy month! We launched the Positive Ageing Strategy survey at the Age Concern Expo in September and haven’t looked back since with surveys, interviews, research and planning our community workshops. You can follow what's happening through our regular...
Carterton’s Dalefield Horse Riding Park to open this weekend
Carterton’s Dalefield Horse Riding Park to open this weekend (plus media invitation) Dalefield Horse Riding park near Carterton will open on Sunday 4 November at 11am, with an official ceremony attended by Carterton Mayor John Booth. Located at the top of Dalefield...
Free Christmas Day bus service for Wairarapa
Bus passengers will be able to travel for free throughout the Wairarapa on Christmas Day following a proposal approved by Greater Wellington Regional Council. Mayor John Booth says he is happy to hear the news announced today. "This is a great gift for our community,...
Don’t miss out! Get your special licence application in early this summer
We are now entering our busiest part of the year for special licences. If you are planning a special event for Christmas or over the summer and require an alcohol special licence you need to get your application in early. All applications must be made at least 20...
Carterton Summer Street Party – Sunday 8 December, 4pm-7pm
The Carterton Summer Street Party is a chance for the Carterton Community to get together and welcome our newest residents and celebrate summer, our town, and all that makes it wonderful. Holloway Street will be closed to vehicular traffic and there will be food...
GWRC welcomes significant investment in the region’s railways
GWRC Media Statement GWRC welcomes significant investment in the region’s railways Greater Wellington Regional Council welcomes today’s announcement of government funding to improve the region’s rail network infrastructure. Transport Minister Phil Twyford today...
E-waste launches across Wairarapa
MEDIA RELEASE E-waste launches across Wairarapa 3 October 2018 Residents across Wairarapa are now able to dispose of electronic waste free of charge at transfer stations. From Monday 1st October the Masterton, Carterton, and Martinborough transfer stations began...
Carterton Residents Survey 2018
This consultation is now closed. How satisfied are you with our services? We want to know how you think we are doing! It is coming to that time of year when we conduct a survey of residents seeking feedback on our performance, services provided and our reputation. The...
Wairarapa Councils’ Positive Ageing Strategy
Our population is ageing quickly and we want to be part of an age-friendly Wairarapa. This means a community where people of all ages are respected, included and connected to people that are important to them. To help plan for this, the Councils of Wairarapa would...
Te Reo Maori Classes back
In conjunction with REAP Wairarapa we are happy to announce our Te Reo Maori Classes have returned. Starting Thursday 27 September we have Intermediate and Advanced classes available. For more information email infocentre@cdc.govt.nz, call 06 379 4081, or come in and...
GWRC announces more capacity on Wairarapa Line
News media release 11 September 2018 More seats on Wairarapa Line good news for commuters Wairarapa rail commuters will be the winners in a trial designed to increase capacity on the Wairarapa Line from Wellington to Masterton. From 24 September Metlink will increase...