News & Events
Roadside weed spraying begins
We’re set to begin our rural roadside weed spraying programme in the next few weeks. If you are on our No Spray Register, now is the time to make sure your roadside “No Spray Markers” are clearly visible to our contractor from the road. One of the requirements of...
Vote 2025: Triennial Elections PRELIMINARY RESULT
The preliminary result for the Carterton District Council elections held on Saturday 11 October is as follows. Visit our Q&A section for information on what happens next, as well as details on other elections, including Māori Wards. Mayoralty - Votes Received...
Vote 2025: Election progress result
The progress result for the Carterton District Council elections held on Saturday 11 October is as follows. This result is based upon the counting of approximately 85% of the returned votes. The progress result does not include some special votes and votes returned...
Key milestone for Wairarapa Combined District Plan
A major milestone has been reached in the review of the Wairarapa Combined District Plan (WCDP), the key statutory planning document for Wairarapa’s three District Councils. The three councils have now released the decisions made on their behalf by the nine-member...
Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw adopted
An updated Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw has now been adopted by all three Wairarapa district councils, providing rules for activities ranging from roaming chickens to vehicles on beaches, al fresco dining, and tā moko. The Bylaw aims to minimise and mitigate risk...
Catch the rain while you still can!
Catch the rain while you still can! Wairarapa’s three district councils are encouraging residents to take advantage of heavily subsidised rainwater collection tanks and collect rain before the inevitable summer dry spell and water restrictions. The 200 litre tanks...
Land secured for Waingawa Water Storage Project
Carterton District Council has reached another major milestone in the development of the Waingawa Water Storage Project, with the successful purchase of land for the future reservoir site. The 42-hectare parcel of land, located at 247 Norfolk Road in the Waingawa...
No-Mow Reserves Trial begins
We're trialling no-mow sections in six parks and reserves this spring.A...
Desludging underway at Wastewater Treatment Plant
We're trialling a new, environmentally responsible method for managing wastewater sludge. This project transforms sludge from one of our sewerage ponds into a safe, nutrient-rich compost that can be safely used to improve soil health and support land rehabilitation....
Road Works Notice | From 1 Oct, Park Road
Fulton Hogan will be completing major road works on Park Road from 1 October to 24 October. There will be an organised detour via Morten and Somerset road, in place from 7am – 6pm, Monday to Friday. Thank you for your patience while the team are working on improving...
Waingawa Process Water Plant open for connections
Providing low-cost, non-potable water services to businesses within Waingawa Industrial Area. Learn more about how this $2.77 million initiative repurposed a century-old water race and a 2500m³ storage tank to draw water from the Waingawa River, and how your business...
Planned Water Shutdown | 22 September | High Street South
Kia ora, Please be aware that as part of the subdivision works at 314 High Street, a planned water shutdown is scheduled for 22 September, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Thank you for your patience
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori i te Hītori | Māori Language Week in History
Tirohia ngā kaupapa nui e hono ana i tō tātou rohe ki te hītori whānui o Aotearoa. Mai i ngā wikitoria ā-rohe pēnei i te toa o Wairarapa i te Ranfurly Shield i te tau 1928, tae noa ki ngā kaupapa nunui pēnei i te riro o te pōti mā ngā...
Vote 2025: Bins in town now and special votes open
Voting is as Kiwi as community pride — and as Carterton as our Daffodil Festival. Top town. Top turnout. Carterton’s turnout was 60.7% in 2022 — let’s beat that together. Carterton has a proud history of high voter turnout, and this year we’re aiming to be the Top...
Clean Up Week is Coming to Carterton!
From 19–25 September 2025, Carterton District Council is joining Keep New Zealand Beautiful and Smart Environmental to support Clean Up Week – Aotearoa’s largest litter clean-up event. This community-led initiative is your chance to make a real difference for our...
Free WASTE-ED Business Breakfast for Wairarapa Businesses
Carterton District Council and South Wairarapa District Council are inviting local businesses to a free WASTE-ED Business Breakfast with sustainability expert Kate Fenwick. This practical workshop is designed to help businesses reduce waste, improve recycling...