News & Events
Last updated: 07 Nov, 2023 01:44pm
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...
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...
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 ...
Safety, recovery and reconnection the focus of Cyclone Gabrielle response
17 February 2023 On Behalf of Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and the three Wairarapa Councils as part of the Wairarapa Emergency Operations Centre Reconnecting Wairarapa’s communities after the damaging Cyclone Gabrielle is the priority for...
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...
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...
CDC pushed to consider transfer station fees rise due to the Government’s Emission Trading Scheme
Carterton District elected members will discuss a recommendation to raise charges at the District Transfer station to cover the increasing costs of landfill caused by the recently introduced waste disposal levy and the emissions trading scheme (ETS). A recommendation...
Building Update: January/February 2023
Happy new Year from the building team. This is the latest of our updates. Hopefully you find these useful and informative. We would love to hear your feedback, let us know if you find these useful and what some of the things are that you would like to hear...
Cyclone Hale Roads Update 2 February: Kaiwhata Rd open to 4×4 only, Glenburn & Te Wharau Roads open
Kaiwhata Road Kaiwhata Road is currently open and suitable for 4x4 vehicles only. Contractors are currently working on clearing the minor slips. Work continues on clearing silt, adding maintenance metal, and reinstating the damaged culvert, and water tables. Glenburn...
Soft plastics and battery recycling now available at Carterton District Transfer Station
Exciting new services are now available at Carterton District Transfer Station with the introduction of a soft plastics and battery recycling trial. Carterton residents can now drop off clean, soft plastics and a range of batteries at the district transfer station for...
Building consent processing and inspection times
The New Year has started with a small number of building consent applications coming into council, but there continues to be high demand on inspections. The Building team are taking the processing time as a chance to chase up older projects where no Code of Compliance...
Inspire rangatahi about STEAM, aviation, or aerospace work at Wings over Wairarapa 2023!
Do you work in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, maths), aviation or aerospace? Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival 2023 and Inspiring the Future Aotearoa are looking for people to engage with rangatahi about their mahi as part of the Take Flight youth programme....
Dark Sky Reserve status for Wairarapa
The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has now signed off accreditation for an area covering the Carterton and South Wairarapa Districts.
Bins out Tuesday! Public Holiday Monday
Rubbish, waste, and recycling to be collected Tuesday 24 January due to a public holiday on Monday 23 January. Wheelie bin collection for those with recycling wheelie bins numbered 1. Glass crates for those with a bin numbered 2.
Cyclone Hale Rural Recovery Assistance
Wairarapa farmers and growers affected by Cyclone Hale are invited to ask for help if they need it. Up to $80,000 has been released by the Government to the East Coast Rural Support Trust to help with the recovery from the considerable damage caused by Cyclone Hale...
Water Restrictions: Please limit use of garden sprinklers
Please don't forget we have water restrictions in force. Despite the recent heavy rains, our request to limit use of sprinklers remains. The use of garden sprinklers is limited to alternate days. That's even numbered houses on even days, odd numbered houses on odd...