Carterton District Council has published its Quarterly Performance Report for the period ending 31 December 2025, providing an update on how Council is tracking against its Annual Plan and key performance measures.
Download the Report [PDF] or read below for more detail on each service area and Council’s financial position.
What the report shows
Council recorded an operating surplus of $1.312 million for the period, compared with a year‑to‑date budget of $578,000.
Operating revenue is tracking ahead of budget, reflecting timing impacts across grants, investment income, and other revenue streams.
Core services, including roads and transport, water supply, wastewater, stormwater, waste management, regulatory services, and community facilities, continue to be monitored against agreed performance targets.
The report also highlights operational challenges, including weather‑related events, seasonal demand, and evolving regulatory requirements, along with the actions being taken to manage them.
A clearer, more transparent reporting approach
Council’s quarterly reports are designed to make performance information easier to understand by:
- Showing year‑to‑date results alongside budgets.
- Explaining why results differ from targets, including timing and external influences.
- Reporting both financial and non‑financial performance across Council activities.
This approach supports transparency and helps residents see how Council is performing throughout the year.
What this means for you
- This quarterly report shows how Carterton District Council is tracking.
Council is living within its means.
- For the period ending 31 December 2025, Council recorded a surplus, meaning income was higher than costs during the quarter.
Day‑to‑day services are continuing as planned.
- Core services: roads, water, wastewater, waste collection, parks, libraries, and regulatory services are being delivered and monitored against agreed performance measures.
Some results are affected by timing.
- Quarterly results can change depending on when income is received or when work happens. For example, grants, maintenance, and seasonal activities don’t always fall evenly across the year.
Council keeps a close eye on challenges.
- Weather events, infrastructure pressures, and regulatory requirements continue to affect how services are delivered. These are identified in the report along with actions to manage them.
Performance is reported regularly.
- Quarterly reporting helps Council track progress during the year rather than waiting until the Annual Report, supporting transparency and early decision‑making.
You can read the full Quarterly Performance Report on PDF, or below.
Quarterly Performance Report: Flick Book versions