News & Events
Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
Residents Survey provides direction for 2021/22
12 November 2021 Carterton District Council’s 2021 Annual Residents Survey results are now publicly available and provides valuable insights into what the Carterton community values and where it feels the Council can improve. The survey provides an overview of the...
Pool repairs continue ahead of summer
Update on repairs to Pembroke Street outdoor pools ahead of the summer season.
Government makes Three Waters Reform announcement
27 October 2021 Today the Government confirmed it will create publicly owned water entities as part of its drinking, waste and storm water infrastructure reforms. The Government announced work is underway to establish a working group of local government, iwi and water...
Eastern Growth Plan: Answering your questions
Background Carterton needs to plan for where to accommodate the increasing Carterton population, new housing and businesses. It is projected the urban area of Carterton will need to accommodate approximately 1,000 new houses between now and 2043. Our Growth Strategy,...
Master plan finalised for Wairarapa Five Towns Trail Network
A master plan setting out an ambitious plan for a network of trails connecting Wairarapa’s five towns has been finalised. The master plan is available at the Five Towns Trail website: www.fivetownstrail.co.nz. The Wairarapa Five Towns Trail Network project aims to...
Wairarapa Library Service gets SMART
Wairarapa Library Service customers can upgrade their existing membership to SMART cards. There are also now no overdue fees for using WLS items.
Carterton District Council responds to Three Waters Reform proposal
24 September 2021 Carterton District Council is preparing to submit its response to the Government’s Three Waters Reform proposals on 1 October. Chief executive Geoff Hamilton has written a draft letter to be sent to the Department of Internal Affairs on behalf of the...
Age Concern Senior of the Year Award 2021
Age Concern Senior of the Year Awards Carterton District Council is proud to support the Age Concern Senior of the Year Award and celebrate the amazing work of our older people in the Wairarapa, whether it be their volunteering, their teaching and their coaching. They...
Water Race Election Results
Water race election results Four Carterton water race users have been re-elected to their positions on the Council's Water Race Committee. Votes takes place every three years, and the latest election closed on Monday August 30 for the positions. John McFadzean will...
Carterton District Council rates penalty grace period extended
A grace period for rates penalties has been extended to five days after Carterton returns to Covid-19 alert level 2. Carterton District ratepayers had until tomorrow [Friday August 27] to defer payments, extended from the first deadline on August 20. This would give...
Wairarapa Library Services
Wairarapa Library Service can deliver ebooks and audio books straight to your phone, tablet, or computer! See below for a quick guide to using your library during lockdown: Need a library card? Visit wls.org.nz to sign up for a new account. Just click on My Account...
Water Race Committee election update – Tuesday 24 August 2021
The election is currently underway for Water Race Committee members, which is voted on by our water race ratepayers. Voting was due to close at 4pm, 23 August. Due to the country being in lockdown, voting will remain open until 4pm, Monday 30 August. The successful...
Mayors encourage continued lockdown discipline
23 August 2021 Mayors encourage continued lockdown discipline Wairarapa’s mayors have acknowledged the need for an extension to the Level 4 lockdown and urged residents to continue their efforts to beat the Covid-19 outbreak. South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen said it...
Councils quick to respond to Level 4 lockdown
18 August 2021 COUNCILS QUICK TO RESPOND TO LEVEL 4 LOCKDOWN Wairarapa’s three district councils moved quickly to reactivate a coordinated response to the Covid-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown that came into effect at 11.59pm on Tuesday. Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson said...
Carterton District Council welcomes new Chief Executive
9 August 2021 Carterton District Council welcomed its new Chief Executive Geoff Hamilton today with a pōwhiri in the Carterton Events Centre Taratahi Auditorium. Geoff has made the move from Ōhope and brings with him experience as a Chartered Accountant and a strong...
Upcoming committee meeting agendas
30 June 2021 On Wednesday 4 August we will be having our Infrastructure and Services committee and Policy and Strategy committee meetings. These are open to the public to view and are livestreamed via our Facebook page. You can find the full agendas here If you would...