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Last updated: 28 Jun, 2023 07:25pm

Transfer Station Fee Changes

Transfer Station Fee Changes

Fees at Carterton Transfer Station have changed from Wednesday 1 March. The new charges are as follows: Per tonne: $246 [plus GST] Car boot or SUV: $29 [incl GST] Small trailer, van or ute [up to 250kg]: $68.20 [incl GST] Large trailer [up to 500kg]: $89.50 [incl GST]...

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Get Ready for Picnic in the Park on Friday 10 March!

Get Ready for Picnic in the Park on Friday 10 March!

Carrington Park is hosting our community get-together on Friday 10 March from 4pm, and we would love you to be there! There’s something for all the family, and plenty of friendly locals ready to help you learn more about Carterton. There’ll be fun to be had from CC’s...

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Cyclone Gabrielle Update: Wednesday 1 March

Cyclone Gabrielle Update: Wednesday 1 March

Cyclone Gabrielle Update: Wednesday 1 March Cyclone Gabrielle recovery support Information on support is available to those that have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle is available online at Wellington Region Emergency Management Office [WREMO]. WREMO’s Cyclone...

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Street light repair delays

Street light repair delays

We have received service requests regarding street lighting outages in Carterton. We are in constant contact with our provider Mercury Energy regarding the issues. However, PowerCo, who make their repairs on Mercury’s behalf, are currently prioritising restoring...

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Wairarapa Mayors launch Relief Fund

Wairarapa Mayors launch Relief Fund

Wairarapa mayors have opened a Relief Fund in response to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. Donations to the Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund can be made to 03-0687-0271682-03, using the donation reference ‘WAISTORM’. Eligibility criteria and the application process will...

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Dogs seeking new homes

Dogs seeking new homes

We have two energetic dogs in our District animal shelter. A brief description of each dog is available below. Check out the video below to see them. Contact us on info@cdc.govt.nz or 06 379 4030 for more information.     Dogs available for Adoption  ...

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CDC Annual Plan 2023-2024

CDC Annual Plan 2023-2024

A story in today's Wairarapa Times-Age said there could be a rates rises of 7.2 per cent. Is that true? At this stage, there is no rating increase. Every year we must finalise an Annual Plan by June. We are currently still developing this plan and doing everything we...

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We’re prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle – are you?

We’re prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle – are you?

10 February 2023 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is currently approaching New Zealand. It is currently on a South East trajectory and is expected to impact the upper North Island on Sunday and Monday, and the lower North Island late Monday and Tuesday. At...

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