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Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
Water Race Committee Elections 2024 open to 9 September
The election of four community members (water race users or water race ratepayers) on to the Water Race Committee occurs every three years, and the election is now due. The committee oversees the management of the Carrington and Taratahi water races and makes...
New invoice dates for 2024/25 rates instalments
In its July 31 meeting, Carterton District Council resolved to a different rates instalment schedule for properties in the district for the year. You will now receive three instalments for 2024/25, rather than four. Why the change? This year, delays in the...
Changes to Wairarapa Class 4 Gambling and Standalone TAB Venues Policy
Wairarapa’s three district councils have adopted an updated joint gambling policy following a policy review earlier this year. The policy aims to prevents any increase in gaming machines (pokies) and limits movement of existing machines, while preventing the set-up of...
Creative Communities Grants Scheme Fund open for applications
Applications for grants from the Creative Communities Grants Scheme Fund are now open. What is the Creative Communities Grants Scheme [CCS]? The CCS helps to fund local arts projects. Each year Creative New Zealand provides funding to Carterton and other city...
Rates Invoice Delay: Update, Friday 26 July
If you are a Carterton ratepayer, you should by now have received a letter or email detailing the delay to rates caused by our Long Term Plan not yet being adopted. Download a copy of the letter [PDF] Councillors will meet on Wednesday, 31 July, and will...
Building Update: July 2024
Welcome to another newsletter from the Carterton District Council regulatory team. We would love to hear your feedback, if you find this useful or what other topics you may find useful. You can email buildingadmin@cdc.govt.nz with your comments and feedback. Council...
Update #2 on Long Term Plan and rates invoices
Following on from our update last week we can confirm that the Long Term Plan will now be considered for adoption by Council on Wednesday 18 September. Because of this delay, rates invoices will likely offer three instalment dates rather than the usual four. We...
Local Water Done Well
Development of a joint delivery arrangement for inclusion in a Water Services Delivery Plan The three Wairarapa district councils (Masterton, South Wairarapa, Carterton) and Tararua District Council (TDC) are exploring options for future water services delivery, as...
Carterton District Council to continue review of Long-Term Plan
Carterton District Council is continuing to review its Long-Term Plan [LTP] after a review by the Office of the Auditor General [OAG] raised matters that require further changes. As part of the LTP process and final audit review, an audit opinion is required to allow...
Sparks Park Maintenance Window
From 15 July, the park will be temporarily closed each Monday from 7.30am to 9.30am while works are carried out. This helps us to ensure the safety of park users, their pets and Council staff, as heavy machinery will be in operation. Previously this work has occurred...
Representation Review Initial Proposal
Have your say now on the Initial Proposal of our Representation Review. Submissions received to Sunday 4 August. On 26 June 2024, Carterton District Council reviewed its representation arrangements and resolved that the following Proposal applies for the Council...
Nominations invited for Water Race Committee
Nominations are invited for community representatives to be elected on to the Carterton District Council Water Race Committee. Nominations open Wednesday 3 July 2024 and close Sunday 4 August 2024. Background The Committee comprises of 4 community representatives and...
Extraordinary Council Meeting Now Monday 8 July
Carterton District Council has accepted a request by Audit New Zealand to delay the adoption of our Long Term Plan by a week Council will now meet on Monday 8 July at 9am, rather than Monday [1July]. Geoff Hamilton, Chief Executive of Carterton District Council said...
Roadworks: Week commencing Monday 24 June
Roadworks: Week commencing Monday 24 June Scheduled roadworks for the week. Dates subject to change and work is weather permitting. For State Highway 2 roadworks please visit the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website or follow NZTA/Waka Kotahi on Facebook. PEMBROKE ST, AC...
Carterton recognises community contributions with Charles Rooking Carter Awards
Carterton District Council is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Charles Rooking Carter Awards. The awards recognise outstanding contributions to Carterton's community, and those people and organisations who help make Carterton a welcoming and vibrant community...
Roadworks: Week commencing Monday 17 June
Roadworks: Week commencing Monday 17 June Scheduled roadworks for the week. Dates subject to change and work is weather permitting. For State Highway 2 roadworks please visit the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website or follow NZTA/Waka Kotahi on Facebook. Brooklyn Road, Kerbing...