News & Events
Vote 2025: Candidates confirmed
Candidates for Mayor Candidates for Councillor Voting Information Not Enrolled or Recently Moved? Nominations have now closed for the 2025 Carterton District Council elections. Registered voters will receive voting papers from September, ahead of Election Day on...
Thinking about a granny flat? Read this first.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has announced legislation before Parliament that will make it easier to build small standalone dwellings [often known as granny flats]. Under the proposed changes, these homes could soon be built without the need for...
Rail crossing closure – Pembroke Street
There will be a 24/7 road closure on Pembroke Street at the rail crossing, starting Monday 4 August. KiwiRail are completing rail crossing upgrade works which they expect to be completed in mid-October. A detour will be in place throughout this period. Please note:...
Upcoming road closures: Brooklyn Road intersection
The intersection of Brooklyn and Lincoln Roads will be closed On Sunday 3 and Monday 4 August, G&C Diggers, as Contractors to the Carterton District Council, are currently constructing a new water main pipeline on Brooklyn Road. This Sunday and Monday night we...
Vote 2025: Last chance to Stand!
Aspiring local leaders across Wairarapa are urged to act now, with nominations to stand for council in the 2025 local elections closing at 12 noon sharp on Friday 1 August. Carterton District Council is encouraging people from all walks of life to put themselves...
New Tomokanga Unveiled at Ngā Tāwhai Reserve
Photography by Kendyl Walker – Toi by Kendyl.Te Tātau o Ngā Pekapeka o Te Wharau restores life, visibility, and wairua to Ngā Tāwhai Reserve Carterton District Council staff and hapū members gathered at dawn to unveil a Te Tātau o Ngā Pekapeka o Te Wharau [All the...
Restored: Emergency Water Shutdown – Lincoln Road
Update: 12.23pm - water is back on. An emergency water shutdown is currently in place on Lincoln Road - our team are on site and working to resolve the issue. We'll provide an update here when water has been restored. Thank you for your patience.
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Register your dog by 31 July
From loyal Mollys to cheeky Guses, all dogs in Carterton need to be registered by Thursday 31 July. Dog registration is a legal requirement under the Dog Control Act 1996 and helps us keep track of our four-legged friends, reunite lost dogs with their owners, and...
Have Your Say: Draft Speed Management Plan
Have your say here: www.cdc.govt.nz/speed Carterton District Council is proposing to make changes to speed limits on some roads around the district. We want everyone to be safe when using our streets and roads. That means we need the right speeds on the right roads...
2025 Waste Minimisation Grants OPEN
Our 2025 Waste Minimisation Grants funding round is now open! There are two funding options you can apply for: Rapid Fund - Applications considered monthly and close 31 May 2026. You'll need to apply at least 6 weeks prior to project’s start date. Annual Contestable...
Notice of 2025 triennial local authority elections
Elections Nominations Electoral Rolls Electoral Officers Elections The following elections will be held by postal vote on Saturday 11 October 2025 Carterton District Council (First Past the Post electoral system) Election of the mayor Election of eight...
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...