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Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm

 

Councillor Dale Williams steps down from Council

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...

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Pou Whenua Unveiling at Ngā Tāwhai Reserve

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:...

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Three-week road closure at Victoria St

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...

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Streetlight update

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...

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Have Your Say: Trade Waste Bylaw

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...

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Additional closures – Brooklyn Road

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...

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Brooklyn rail crossing closure extended

Brooklyn rail crossing closure extended

The current closure at the Brooklyn Road rail crossing has been extended by one week, with the final day now expected to be Friday 30 May. Thank you for your patience as we deliver these water main upgrades.

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Youth Week 2025 – design your own mural!

Youth Week 2025 – design your own mural!

Youth Week is a nationwide festival of events organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people.” — Youth Week NZ This year’s theme is: Whai Wāhitanga – Take Our Place. To celebrate Youth Week, the Carterton District...

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Grants opportunities at funders forum

Grants opportunities at funders forum

Carterton community organisations and groups are invited to attend the Carterton edition of the Wairarapa Funders Forum, an expo-style event dedicated to connecting local initiatives with a wide range of funding opportunities. Part of a regional series, the Carterton...

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Wairarapa Library Service: Q&As

Wairarapa Library Service: Q&As

General questions on WLS Services Library hours Programmes & events Branding & identity Costs What next? General What is changing? The WLS is ending. From 1 July 2025, Carterton and South Wairarapa councils will each run their own library services. Why is this...

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Brooklyn Road Rail Closure – 10 to 24 May

Brooklyn Road Rail Closure – 10 to 24 May

G&C Diggers as Contractors to the Carterton District Council are currently constructing a new water main pipeline on Brooklyn Road. The following letter has been delivered to Brooklyn Road residents: From the Saturday 10 May, we will be putting in place a road...

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