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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...
Fencing your Swimming and Spa Pool
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...
April School Holiday Programme
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...
Council and Marae forge meaningful partnership
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...
Extra hours for Dalefield Transfer Station
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...
Carterton Residents Survey 2017
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...
Prohibited items causing landfill fires
PROHIBITED ITEMS CAUSING LANDFILL FIRES The three Wairarapa Council's have been asked to distribute the following caution to Wairarapa residents on behalf of their landfill disposal provider, Midwest Disposals. The last 2 years has seen a dramatic increase in the...
CDC acknowledges recycling frustration.
Tuesday 9 January 2018 Media Statement - Carterton District Council acknowledges recycling frustration. Following recent comments from residents within the Carterton community regarding the poor communication of the reinforcement of the two recycling crate policy,...
Rahui at Flat Point
Below is a message from Rangitane following the death of a diver at Flat Point Beach this week: Tēnā tātou e te whanau, He pānui tēnei kia mōhio mai koutou i takina te karakia Ki te takutai moana ki Te Unuunu nā te aituā i reira i te Rātapu nei E mihi ana ki a...
Carterton wastewater consents secured for 35 years
Media Statement – Carterton Wastewater consents secured for 35 years Carterton District Council’s (CDC) long term vision to improve fresh water quality by removing treated urban wastewater effluent from streams is now a step closer due to the approval of 35 year...
Important Notice – Water Race restrictions
IMPORTANT NOTICE Carrington & Taratahi Water Races - Restrictions now in force Carterton District Council has imposed water restrictions onto the Carrington and Taratahi Water Races, due to the lack of rain fall and the current low water levels of Waingawa and...