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Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
Road Safety Week | 12 to 18 May 2025
Be a Road Safety Hero this Road Safety Week Road Safety Week is back for 2025, running from 12 to 18 May, and this year’s theme – Be a Road Safety Hero – is a good reminder that we all have a role to play in keeping Carterton’s roads safe for everyone. Whether you're...
Parks and Reserves Closed Until Further Notice
Due to the wild weather, Clareville Cemetery. and all parks and reserves are currently closed. Please avoid these areas and be especially cautious around trees. Strong winds are causing significant movement and potential hazards. Our team is working hard to secure any...
Building Newsletter: May 2025
Welcome to our May newsletter! The year is flying past and there’s lots going on in our industry. In particular, Government have decided to step in and speed things up with a quicker and cheaper mantra. Government, fortunately, is providing assurances that none of...
Emergency Water Shut-down – Brooklyn Road
UPDATE: 2.35pm - Water is back on An emergency water shut-down is currently in place on Brooklyn Road between SH2 and Hartley Avenue - numbers 1 to 20. This includes Mac Lane (Ashmore Park) and 278 High Street. We'll keep you posted as repairs progress. Thank you for...
Road Closure | Brooklyn Road 23 April 2025
We are currently constructing a new water main pipeline on Brooklyn Road. On Wednesday 23rd April, we will be putting in place a road closure at the entrance way to Brooklyn Road off High Street South. This is to enable essential water connections and construction...
Council Business | Lincoln Road Community Meeting
Carterton District Council invites you to a community meeting to discuss roading upgrades and flood management in the Lincoln Road area. Council staff and Elected Members will be on hand to provide insight into roading upgrades, flood mapping and the 2021 Calibre...
Our town clock is taking a little time-out!
You might have noticed the Carterton town clock isn’t ticking along as usual. It’s currently out of action while repairs are made to its escapement mechanism (that’s the part that keeps time ticking smoothly!). A new part is being specially made, so the clock will be...
Council business: Wednesday 9 April
Coming up at Council next week our Policy & Projects Committee will meet at 9am on Wednesday 9 April. This Committee meets every six weeks to oversee the strategic development and review of policies, strategies, and bylaws, as well as the delivery of major...
New name coming for Wairarapa’s cultural flagship
Council votes to rebrand venue to reflect regional identity and reach Carterton District Council has voted to rename the Carterton Events Centre to the Wairarapa Events Centre, acknowledging the facility’s growing status as the premier events venue for our districts...
Belvedere Rd crossing closure
Between April 7 and 13, KiwiRail will carry out upgrade work at the level crossing on Belvedere Road. A full road closure will be in place at Belvedere Road and Wheatstone Street, with traffic management and detours in place. The road will then reopen for three...
Rahui in place: Ruamāhanga River
A Rāhui is in place on the Ruamāhanga river from: where the Whangaehu River enters the Ruamāhanga, to: the convergence of the Waiawangawanga/Waingawa River with the Ruamāhanga [a distance of about 2kms]. The Rāhui will be lifted on Sunday 30 March The rāhui is...
Roadside weed spraying begins in April
We're set to begin our roadside weed spraying programme in April. 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 being on these...
*Found dog – Marshall Road*
One very friendly dog, likely between 2 and 3 years old, has been found in the Parkvale area, near Marshall Road. If he belongs to you, please contact our Animal Control team on 06 379 4030.
Local Water Done Well. The biggest council decision in decades.
Carterton’s Water. Have Your Say on Local Water Done Well Carterton’s water future is in your hands. The Government has changed the rules, giving councils and communities the power to decide how we manage our drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. This...
Building Newsletter: February 2025
Welcome to the first newsletter of the year from the building team. Like many of you, we are looking forward to seeing an increase in building work in the district. In saying that, our consent numbers set off in January with a hiss and a roar with around $2.9million...
Community Survey Open Now!
The Carterton District Council Community Survey is now open and will remain so until Sunday 16 March. Community members are encouraged to provide honest feedback on what’s working, what’s not, and where Council should focus their efforts. Carterton District Council...