News & Events
Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
Carrington Park upgrades approved
In our 2025 Community Survey, you told us Carrington Park needs some work.We'd also recognised this, and in our June Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, Council approved $2million in Reserve Funding to deliver substantial upgrades and support skate park...
Applications Now Open for Carterton District Community Grants
Carterton District Council is inviting applications for our annual community grants, with funding available to support projects that make a positive difference in our district and across the Wairarapa region. Local and regional community groups, organisations, and...
Councils consult on the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw
Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils (the Wairarapa District Councils) have opened consultation on the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw Ngā Ture ā-Rohe Tōpu o Wairarapa from Wednesday 25 June 2025. The proposed Bylaw spans 11 parts and controls a...
Waingawa Water Reservoir Project Secures $20 Million in Funding to Boost Regional Resilience
A major infrastructure project to build a 20-hectare water reservoir near Carterton has taken a significant step forward, with Carterton District Council securing $20 million in loan funding from the Government's Regional Infrastructure Fund. The total project cost is...
Vote 2025: Candidate Evening Video
Thinking of standing for Council? Check out the video from the candidate briefing evening on Tuesday 24 June Warwick Lampp, our election officer, walks you through the dos and don’ts of the process. You can contact us at demservices@cdc.govt.nz for any information, or...
Road Closure – Brooklyn Road, 26, 27 & 30 June
G&C Diggers, as Contractors to the Carterton District Council, are currently constructing a new water main pipeline on Brooklyn Road. Now that the new pipeline has been installed and safe drinking water tests have passed, they are in the process of connecting over...
Water Restrictions Update, No Restrictions, But Keep Conserving
Carterton District Council has confirmed that water restrictions are currently in place, but please continue to save any rainfall you can. The autumn and winter weather has kept our supplies healthy, and there is no immediate pressure on our water network. However,...
Thank You for Registering Your Dogs!
We've received an overwhelming number of dog registration updates recently. Our team are working through them as quickly as we can. If you've submitted a change, rest assured it hasn't been lost or forgotten - it's in the queue. We really appreciate your patience...
Carterton Welcomes Newest New Zealand Citizens
Carterton District Council proudly welcomed eight new New Zealand citizens at a special ceremony in late May, celebrating their journey and commitment to making Aotearoa home. Hosted at the Wairarapa Events Centre, the ceremony was led by Deputy Mayor Steve Cretney...
Councillor Dale Williams steps down from Council
Carterton District Council has received the resignation of Councillor Dale Williams. The resignation was submitted in accordance with Clause 5, Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, which requires elected members to resign by written notice to the Chief...
Pou Whenua Unveiling at Ngā Tāwhai Reserve
All are welcome to join us this Matariki for a special dawn ceremony to unveil a Pou Whenua that honours te taiao, connections, people and place. Event Details Date: Departing 5:30am, Saturday 21 June 2025 (please arrive by 5:15am for transport) Meeting location:...
Three-week road closure at Victoria St
The railway crossing on Victoria Street will be closed to all traffic from 23 June to 11 July while essential trench and chamber installation works take place. Residents will be able to access their properties from their end of the street, as crossing the railway line...
Streetlight update
We’re following up with Mercury about streetlights being out in a number areas following the storm a few weeks ago. When one streetlight is out, we’re able to help with that. When an entire street is out, that indicates a network issue and we refer it on to the...
Have Your Say: Trade Waste Bylaw
Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils (Wairarapa District Councils) are seeking feedback on Part Eleven: Trade Waste of the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw. Submissions are open for two months and close at 4pm Friday 25 July 2025. Open: 23 May...
Carterton District Council Endorses Joint Water Entity with Safeguards to Protect Ratepayers
Carterton District Council voted today [Thursday 22 May] to enter negotiations for a joint council-owned water services entity in partnership with Masterton, South Wairarapa, and Tararua District Councils — a major step forward in the Local Water Done Well reform...
Additional closures – Brooklyn Road
Please be aware that there are a few upcoming one-day road closures at various locations along Brooklyn Road: Macs Lane / Remutaka Lane / Dudson Place – Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4, and Friday 5 June Brooklyn Rd / Lincoln Rd intersection – Week of 16 June. This will be a...