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Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
Bike To Work Month
Celebrate cycling this February! Born right here in Aotearoa, Bike to Work Month encourages everyone to swap the car for a bike and enjoy a cleaner, healthier, greener commute. Whether you cycle every day or you’re just starting out, this is a great chance to give it...
Aotearoa Bike Challenge
Ride, win prizes, and have fun! The Aotearoa Bike Challenge runs throughout February and invites workplaces, whānau, and solo riders to enjoy the fun of cycling. Every ride counts — whether it's to work, to the shops, or around the block. What you can expect Spot...
Breadcraft Kids Triathlon Series 2026
Swim, bike, run — and have heaps of fun! New Zealand’s longest‑running kids triathlon series returns with two exciting events on 9 February and 16 February. This is a supportive, family‑friendly environment for tamariki to challenge themselves and achieve something...
Move Your Butt 2026
Move 100km this February to help beat bowel cancer. Walk, run, cycle, or wheel your way through 100km in February while raising funds and awareness for bowel cancer prevention. Why join the challenge? Supports life‑saving bowel cancer research and services Encourages...
The Push‑Up Challenge
2,000 push‑ups. 5–27 February. For better mental health. Join thousands across Aotearoa taking on the Push‑Up Challenge to raise awareness — and funds — for mental health. Participants complete 2,000 push‑ups across the month, representing the number of lives lost to...
Movin’ March 2026
Walk, wheel, smile — it’s Movin’ March! Movin’ March encourages tamariki and schools to get active with a month‑long celebration of walking and wheeling to school. It’s free, fun, and easy for schools to run. Schools enjoy: Walk‑or‑Wheel prize cards Classroom...
Parks Week
2–9 March Parks Week is all about appreciating the incredible role our parks play in our wellbeing. Explore, play, picnic, or simply relax — there’s something for everyone. How to take part Visit a local park or reserve Attend events happening around the region Share...
Interruption to water supply – Taverner St, Thursday 29 Jan
Building on works completed last week, a planned water shutdown is scheduled for Thursday 29 January, between 9am and 2pm. The water will be back on as soon as possible, but we recommend you fill up some containers with water before the time above and avoid running...
Interruption to water supply – Taverner St, Friday 23 Jan
A planned water shutdown is scheduled for Friday 23 January, between 10 am and 12pm. The water will be back on as soon as possible, but we recommend you fill up some containers with water before the time above and avoid running your dishwasher, washing machine, or any...
Big Bike Film Night: 17 March
The Big Bike Film Night returns on 17 March with a curated collection of short films celebrating cycling in all its wonderful forms. Expect stunning cinematography, heartfelt stories, and films that make you want to hop straight on a bike. A perfect night out for bike...
Water Restrictions Update: We’re Now at ORANGE
We’ve moved our water levels to Orange: Only use handheld hoses on alternate days. This means handheld hoses are all that can be used in the garden, and they can only be used on alternate days. Water by hand only on even numbered days if you live in an even numbered...
Restricted fire season now in place across the Wairarapa
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has moved Wairarapa into a restricted fire season as at 8am on Friday 9 January, until further notice. A restricted fire season means a permit is required to light an open-air fire. The public can apply for a permit at...
Wairarapa Events Centre & Carterton Library shutting early
Construction work is underway in our building, and it’s turned out to be noisier and smellier than we expected so we are closing to make sure the space stays comfortable for our visitors. Updated Wairarapa Events Centre & Library hours: Closing today: 12.30pm,...
Seeking a new member for the Creative Communities Scheme Committee
Carterton District Council is inviting applications, or nominations, to join the Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) Committee. The CCS committee plays an important role in supporting local arts projects. Each year, the group reviews applications and helps allocate...
Temporary closure: Norfolk Road rail crossing, 2 to 9 Jan 2026
KiwiRail will be carrying out safety upgrade work at the Norfolk Road level crossing in early January. This will include a 24-hour road-closure from 2 to 9 January. Detours will be in place. The diagram below indicates the closure point: Please note, access to the...
Frederick St Water Plant Upgrade
Our Frederick Street Water Treatment Plant draws groundwater from three bores...