Dog found – Brooklyn Road
A very friendly male dog was found on Friday in the Brooklyn Road area and is now being held at our pound. Breed: Labrador cross Colour: Tan If this is your dog, please contact our Animal Control team on 06 379 4030 to arrange collection.
*BIN COLLECTION NOTE*
*BIN COLLECTION NOTE* Bins this morning are as normal: - If you live in the blue zone it's your yellow recycling bin - If you live in the pink zone it's your glass recycling bin There was an error in the regional collection calendar on our website that indicated this...
Water levels: Sprinklers on alternate days only in Carterton water network
We’ve moved our water levels to Yellow: Only use sprinklers on alternate days. This means sprinklers can now only be used on alternate days. Use sprinklers or irrigation system only on even numbered days if you live in an even numbered house. If you live in an odd...
Road repairs: SH2, Masterton to Carterton, from Sunday 15 December
Essential road repairs mean there will be a week of closures on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton from mid-December. The highway will be closed to southbound traffic between the East Taratahi Rd roundabout and Hughes Line from Sunday 15 December for up...
Council Services over Christmas/New Year
Rubbish and recycling Collections will continue as normal over the Christmas period – Monday is the day! If you’re not sure of the glass/recycling rotation check it out at our Recycling page. Council Offices All Council administration offices will be closed from 4pm...
BROOKLYN ROAD LEVEL CROSSING 16/17 November
On 16 and 17 November, we will be carrying out work at the level crossing on Brooklyn Road What’s happening? Digging a trench and installing ducting under the railway lines at the Kent Street level crossing. Installing new concrete telecommunication pits. Using...
Brooklyn Road: Water Main upgrade begins
Works to upgrade the water main along Brooklyn Road kicked off this morning and detours are in place. The project begins with a four-week road closure (7am to 5pm, weekdays only) between High Street and Mac’s Lane. Once this is complete traffic management will switch...
Avian influenza
High Pathogen Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a severe strain of bird flu that poses risks to native birds (taonga species), poultry, and potentially human health. Visit the Ministry of Primary Industries website for updates and information on the response. What you can do...
Building Update: December 2024
As the Christmas break fast approaches the team is looking forward to recharging after a hectic year. The office will be closed from 20 of December 2024, reopening 6 January 2025. Our last inspections are on 19 December 2024, and resume 13 January 2025. As we look...
Amelia launches Wairarapa Artists Residency with inaugural Carterton Events Centre workshop
Amelia Butcher, a contemporary dancer, and choreographer based in Carterton/Taratahi, is the recipient of the inaugural Carterton Events Centre Artist Residency. The Carterton Events Centre is offering a one-week workshop slot in their Taratahi Auditorium annually for...
Outdoor Pools now open Saturday 30 November
The Carterton outdoor pool complex will now open at 10am, Saturday 30 November, rather than this weekend. New operating systems at the pools are still working to get the balance right, and a week's delay at a time where visitor numbers are traditionally low will help...
Tree down on Clifton Avenue
We've been advised of a tree down on Clifton Avenue, blocking the road. Crews have been notified and are responding. Please keep clear of the area.
Wairarapa Councils adopt Local Alcohol Policy
The Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils have adopted the revised Wairarapa Local Alcohol Policy Kaupapa Here Waipiro ā-Rohe o Wairarapa [LAP], designed to promote the safe and responsible sale, supply and consumption of alcohol across...
Roadworks in Carterton District w/c Monday 9 December
Scheduled roadworks for the week. Dates subject to change and work is weather permitting. Other work may be ongoing in the District. This schedule shows Ruamāhanga Roads scheduled work. For State Highway 2 roadworks please visit the NZTA/Waka Kotahi website or...
Christmas wish for doggy duo
Two lovable dogs in Carterton District Council care are facing an uncertain future just two weeks out from Christmas. CDC Animal Services are still taking care of two young female dogs, found in roaming Gladstone earlier this month. One is a black Labret cross, and...
Wairarapa Emergency Response Strengthens After Review
Wairarapa's crisis response was further strengthened after Carterton District Council’s (CDC) Risk and Assurance Committee endorsed updates to its Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Risk Register at its meeting on Wednesday, 13 November. A paper presented to...