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Total Fire Ban Lifted – Now Restricted
As from yesterday (Monday 30 March) the Wairarapa District is moving to a restricted fire season, that if fires by permit only. The Public need to go to www.checkitsaright.nz or 0800-65-86-28 to get permits.
Rubbish and recycling during Alert 4 lockdown
Rubbish and recycling during Alert 4 lock down Urban residents: The kerbside rubbish collection will continue as normal. Recycling collection will be suspended for the next two weeks while we ensure a safe protocol for pick-up and processing. Don’t forget to pick up...
Media Statement – Update on COVID-19 results – Wednesday 25 March
Wednesday 25 March 2020 Media Statement – Update on COVID-19 results Last Saturday, we announced that a Carterton District Council staff member was a confirmed case of COVID-19. We are delighted to now be able to tell you that all close contacts from the staff...
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act Update.
Request Response Time Council is working to the Central Government directive and is operating essential services only. Where we can we will respond to your request for information within the time frames set out in the Local Government Official Information and Meetings...
Councils unite to fight COVID-19
The three Wairarapa Councils are uniting to fight the spread of COVID-19 and urgently asking the community to follow Government advice. A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Wairarapa and the Councils have been advised to close libraries as a precaution. The...
Update on confirmed COVID-19 case in Carterton
21 March 2020 On behalf of Carterton Mayor Greg Lang This afternoon the Ministry of Health confirmed Wairarapa’s first case of COVID-19. Out of interest to our close-knit community, and with the permission of the affected staff members, we can now confirm that this...
Water Shut Off on Charles Street today – 9.30am
Reticulation staff will be doing an emergency fire hydrant repair in Charles st this morning from 9.30am and water will be shut off from this period. The job should only take 1 hour and water may come on earlier than stated. Residents of the area effected are advise...
Clock tower update March 2020
We know many of you will be wanting to know the outcome of the clock tower decision at Wednesday's Ordinary Council meeting. A report was made to council for additional funding to complete the remediation work on the clock tower. The estimated cost to complete the...
Community Garden BBQ
Kia ora koutou Sadly we will have to cancel our get together in the garden this Friday however I know some of you are keen to get involved so if that’s you, please contact Anna Kingsley annakingsley@inspire.net.nz or Lisa Matthews lisajanematthews@gmail.com, or send...
Dry ground prevents removal of corrugations and pot holes
The current dry period has put the council between a rock and a hard place. The ground is so dry that we can’t grade the roads to remove corrugations and pot holes, and we share the community’s frustrations. We appreciate everyone's patience while we work through this...
What’s happening in the fenced-off areas in Carrington Park?
You may notice a few fenced-off areas in Carrington Park at the moment, but don't worry, they're only temporary and they don't affect the use of the playground or skate park. 1. We have an oak tree at the park (fenced off and picture below) with a split in one of its...
Carterton’s new Happy to Chat bench
An initiative from Joy for Generation’s Lucy Adlam to keep all members of Carterton’s community connected has seen the inclusion of the district’s first official ‘Happy to Chat’ bench. The seat on the corner of High Street and Holloway Street provides Carterton...
Update on cycle skills track at Carrington Park
Are you as excited about the kids' cycle track as we are?! Work is well under way now and we've got a sign up on the fence so you can check out the plans for yourself. Thanks to Lions Club of Carterton, NZ for this amazing project. Anyone wishing to donate to this...
WELL DONE CARTERTON!
We appreciate all the hard work you've been doing to conserve water, and it's really making a difference. The water ban will continue until we have significant rainfall to increase the flows at the Kaipatangata Stream, which is our main water source. And although it's...
Total water ban effective Tuesday 28 January
The Kaipatangata stream, which is our main water source, is dependent on rainfall and is currently so low there is no longer any water flowing over the weir. We are now providing water via the Frederick Street bore field. The maximum daily supply the council can...
Chipsealing High St South in Carterton – January
We would like to advise you of road resurfacing with chipseal scheduled for State Highway 2 High Street South, Carterton, from south of Rexwood Street to Portland Road on three nights in January. Weather permitting, the work will take place as follows. Monday 20...