News & Events
Carterton Community Christmas Tree project
Three colourful hand-crocheted and knitted Christmas trees have popped up in Carterton’s town centre, bringing a whole lot of festive cheer! These trees are the result of months’ worth of mahi from some of Carterton’s most handy community groups, who stitched, built,...
Carterton welcomes new citizens from all over the world
Carterton District Council was delighted to welcome a new group of residents as New Zealand citizens at a ceremony held 3 December at the Wairarapa Events Centre. Friends, whānau, and community members gathered to support the 16 individuals who formally joined the...
Transition to NZ Guide to Temporary Traffic Management
Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has introduced the New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (NZGTTM), which replaces the current Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM). Carterton District Council (CDC) and South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) are...
Wairarapa Events Centre Announces New Wairarapa Performing Arts Residents!
The Wairarapa Events Centre are excited to announce the successful applicants for the 2026 Artist Residency. The residency runs for 5 days and allows performing arts producers to have the auditorium to themselves with sound and lighting support from Wairarapa Events...
Summertime dog safety reminders
Kia ora dog owners,Warmer weather is here! And while that is awesome, there are a few things to keep in mind as the responsible dog owners that we are...Our Animal Control team have put together this handy checklist to remind us all of best practice dog ownership over...
High Street South water main upgrade
As part of our water renewals programme, we’re replacing the aging asbestos...
Wairarapa Events Centre Wins National EVANZ Award
Recognised among New Zealand’s best, the Wairarapa Events Centre has been awarded the coveted Ticketmaster Small Venue of the Year 2025 at the EVANZ Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation in venues nationwide. The award was announced at the Entertainment Venues...
Published Annual Report showcases strong end to triennium
Carterton District Council has adopted its Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year, receiving an unmodified audit opinion from Audit New Zealand. The report presents a wide range of achievements and highlights from the recent year, celebrating Council’s successes...
Important safety notice: Children’s coloured sand products recalled
WorkSafe has confirmed that some batches of coloured sand products sold at Kmart and other New Zealand retailers could contain traces of asbestos, which can pose serious health risks if not handled correctly. These products are used by children and in early childhood...
Daffodil Festival wins at Wairarapa Business Awards
Wow! We are thrilled to share that the Carterton Daffodil Festival NZ took home the Tranzit Vibrant Award at last night’s Spark Business Hub Wairarapa Awards! This award is a celebration of our whole community and the incredible effort that goes into making the...
Carterton Outdoor Swimming Pool – 2025/26 hours
The outdoor Carterton Swimming Pools will open for the summer season on Saturday 22 November, 10am. Free entry all season Over the course of the summer, we expect the hours to be: 22 November to 24 December Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday, 10am...
Regulatory Team holiday closure
Best wishes for a rewarding & enjoyable 2026 from Solitaire, John, Chris, Erin, Becca, Dave, Murry, and Suzanne Our regulatory team had another busy and productive year. The team thank you all for your support, and wish you an incredibly happy and safe holiday...
Wairarapa Tararua Water Services Delivery Plans approved
Masterton, Carterton, Tararua, and South Wairarapa District Councils have had their Water Services Delivery Plans approved by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). These plans outline the Councils' intention to establish a new regional water organisation to...
Streetlight faults repair
Noticed a streetlight out or flickering? Let us know — we appreciate your help in keeping our streets safe and well-lit. Please be aware that third-party contractors manage many streetlight issues, and there's currently a backlog following the recent storms We’ll make...
Carterton District Council holds inaugural meeting for 2025–2028 triennium
Carterton District Council held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, 29 October, marking the beginning of the 2025–2028 triennium with a pōwhiri to manaaki our new Elected Members. Kōrero was shared by Mana Whenua representatives Joel Ngātuere (Ngāti Kahukuraawhitia)...
Waingawa Water Storage Project
A 20ha reservoir set to transform water storage in the Wairarapa region.The...