News & Events
Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
Carterton Events Centre launches intimate Te Mahau Gigs series for up-and-coming musicians
Carterton Events Centre is celebrating the launch of its new series of gigs catering for bands and local musicians looking for a smaller, more intimate venue. Te Mahau Gigs, named after the Events Centre’s foyer, is an initiative from the Events Centre Team inspired...
Phasing out single-use plastics
Plastics waste is one of our generation’s greatest environmental challenges – regularly ending up in landfills or the ocean. Shifting away from hard-to-recycle and single-use plastics will help reduce plastic waste, improve our recycling systems and protect our...
Carterton District Council and Go Zone finalising playground consent requirements
4 July 2023 Carterton District Council and Go Zone, the new adventure playground business based at 45A Norman Ave in Waingawa, are still finalising the building consent requirements following a recent engineer’s report as the business sets an official opening date....
Update on street lights in central Carterton
Contractors continue to work on street light outages in central Carterton. Faults have been reported on Pembroke St, Callister Pl, Victoria St, Rexwood St, McKenzie Tce, Garrison St, and Augustus St in the last week. A suspected underground cable fault has been found...
Building Update: June/July 2023
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. In...
Changes to fees and charges
In April, we released our draft Annual Plan for public feedback, which included the proposed fees and charges for the new rating year. As of 1 July, these new fees and charges will take effect. Most fees and charges have been increased to cover the cost of inflation,...
Q&A from KiwiRail: Wairarapa Line upgrade programme
KiwiRail recently hosted two meetings at the Carterton Events Centre to share updates and collect feedback on its proposals to close four level crossings in Carterton: Rhodes Street, Pembroke Street, Victoria Street , and Brooklyn Road. KiwiRail said it has...
CLOSED: Speed Management Consultation plans and speed review
23 June 2023 Consultation opens on draft Speed management plans and speed review South Wairarapa and Carterton District councils are asking for feedback on our interim Speed Management Plan that proposes to lower the speed limit around several schools and marae, and a...
CDC and partners taking ambitious steps for future-proof wastewater management
Carterton District Council, Ngāti Kahukuraāwhitia, and Greater Wellington are proud to announce an important step forward in their effort to manage wastewater in an environmentally friendly way. The blessing of the Council’s wastewater treatment reservoirs is the...
Wairarapa Councils launch combined rangatahi strategy
Wairarapa's District Councils have launched Te Rautaki Rangatahi o Wairarapa: Wairarapa Youth Strategy. Download/View a pdf version of the strategy document It is the first time all three councils have come together to develop a common vision for rangatahi across the...
Incorrect fee sent via email to owners or urban spayed/neutered dogs
12 June 2023 We're aware of a system error today that has seen registered urban dog owners with a spayed/neutered dog receive an email saying their registration fee is $110. Please note this is incorrect, and your registration is $85. We are working with our service...
Hughes Line reopens southbound; closed northbound from Francis Line to Cornwall Rd
Hughes Line reopens southbound. Closed northbound from Francis Line to Cornwall Road. A temporary speed limit and road reopening measures are being implemented to ensure the safety and efficiency of traffic flow on Hughes Line during ongoing roadworks on State Highway...
CLOSED: Public Consultation: Disposal of 29 Holloway Street
We're asking for your feedback on our proposal on the disposal of a Council asset, namely 29 Holloway Street. We want to know if you agree with our proposal to explore the options of disposal. Background The building was purchased by Council in 2005. In 2009 the...
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CLOSED: Public Consultation: Revocation of Reserve Status at 583 Belvedere Road [“Belvedere Hall”]
We seeking public feedback on its proposal to revoke the reserve status of the property situated at 583 Belvedere Road, Carrington, Carterton ["Belvedere Hall"]. Council is making this proposal, as the hall building is no longer fit for public purposes and requires a...
CLOSED: Public Consultation: Proposed Carterton District Freedom Camping Bylaw
We're asking for public feedback on our proposal to adopt a Freedom Camping Bylaw to manage freedom camping in our District. We have written a Draft Bylaw, and we're asking you if you agree with the details in the proposed Bylaw before we make it final. Why are...
Carterton District Council announces temporary speed limit and reopening plans for Hughes Line
A temporary speed limit and road reopening measures are being implemented to ensure the safety and efficiency of traffic flow on Hughes Lane during ongoing roadworks on State Highway 2 (SH2). Northbound Closure remains in force; Southbound only reopening The...