News & Events
Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
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...
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...
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...
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...
Public Notice: Application for Resource Consent
Public notice of an application for resource consent pursuant to Section 2AB, 95A, of the Resource Management Act 1991 RM240005 Masterton Solar & Energy Storage Limited, SH2, Carterton Carterton District Council’s Planning Department has received a resource...
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...
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...
QV media release:New rating valuations on the way for Carterton
Carterton property owners will soon receive new three-yearly rating valuations in the post. Updated values have been prepared for all 5,248 properties in the district by independent valuers Quotable Value (QV), reflecting the likely price a property would have sold...
Building Update: April 2024
CDC moves to Objective Build portal
Carterton District Council's building team has moved to the Objective Build Portal from Simpli. Council is making this change for a number of reasons, in particular: to give a consistent approach across the region. Objective includes additional tools and options for...
Recycling collection calendar for 2024-2025
The Wairarapa recycling collection calendar for 2024/2025, including urban Carterton, is now available to download Visit our Sustainability section for more information on rubbish and recycling in our District.
Carterton District Council gets ready to consult with residents on its Draft 2024-34 Long Term Plan
22 March 2024 Carterton District Council’s elected representatives are getting ready to talk to the Carterton community about the proposals in their Draft 2024-34 Long Term Plan (LTP), with consultation set to begin on 5 April. The theme for Carterton’s Long-Term Plan...
Council working with property owners on earthquake-prone buildings
Carterton District Council is working with our local property owners to maintain and promote adherence to the Building Act provisions concerning earthquake-prone buildings. Earthquake risk reduction is a priority in New Zealand for successive governments through the...