News & Events
Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm
Orange weather warning: Wind and heavy rain
Weather warnings for wind and heavy rain are in place for Wairarapa and the Wellington region. Please take care if you are returning home from a weekend away. With wind warnings in place, there is a chance State Highway 2 at Remutaka Hill could be affected. If you’re...
Bin collections move to Tuesday next week
Monday's Labour Day holiday means all rubbish, recycling and glass collections in Carterton will move to Tuesday [28 October] next week. Please keep your bin and bags out for Tuesday instead of Monday. The collection will happen a day later than usual. If you’re ever...
Power outage support
Are you – or is someone you know – still without power? Following this week’s severe weather, some households in our communities are still experiencing power outages. We know contractors are working hard to restore electricity as quickly as possible. If you haven’t...
Carterton Library closed 27 & 28 October
Please note these library closures for next week. Our library system is getting an upgrade! All Wairarapa Library Service libraries will be closed on Monday 27 October for Labour Weekend and Tuesday 28 October while we complete the update. You may notice some...
Building Newsletter, October 2025
Welcome to Carterton Council’s latest Building Newsletter for October 2025. In this issue Team Updates Consent Statistics (to 30 September) Code Compliance Certificates (CCC) Inspections & Booking Expectations Remote Inspections (ZYTE) Fire Reports: Common...
Thursday 23 October, 6.30pm | Severe Weather Update
Thursday 23 October, 6.30pm | Severe Weather Update Strong winds across Wairarapa have now eased, and conditions are improving this evening. State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill is now OPEN to all traffic, following the clearance of several small slips and...
Thursday 23 October, 11.30am | Severe Weather Update
Thursday 23 October, 11.30am | Severe Weather Update Carterton District Council is urging residents to take extra care today as severe winds continue to impact the district. A Red Wind Warning remains in place for areas south of Carterton, with gusts expected to reach...
Wed 22 October, 4.15pm | Severe Weather Continues
Wed 22 October, 4.15pm | Severe Weather Continues A Red Wind Warning is in place for areas south of Carterton, with winds expected to reach up to 140 km/h, and up to 150–160 km/h on the Remutaka Hill. Carterton and areas north still have an Orange Wind Warning, with...
FINAL Weather update: 21 October, 4.30pm
OPEN New World Carterton State Highway 2 Carterton Roads [unless signposted] Council offices, Library, and Wairarapa Events Centre are due to open as usual on Wednesday 22 October. CLOSED Carterton Transfer station will be CLOSED until further notice. Please follow...
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Roadworks, High St South [near 303]
Contractors will be conducting an emergency sewer lateral repair on High Street South on Wednesday 22 October, setting up in the middle of State Highway 2. Traffic management will be onsite and both north and south bound traffic will be able to pass safely. Weather...
Final Results: Carterton District Council Elections
Final results in the Carterton District Council elections show strong voter engagement and a competitive field for both the mayoralty and council seats. Download the DECLARATION OF RESULT [PDF] Geri Brooking, acting Chief executive of Carterton District Council, said...
Carterton Toy Library and Carterton District Council
A shared statement from Carterton Community Toy Library and Carterton District Council timeline, and questions and answers on the Toy Library. Statement As Carterton Library transitions to independent operations following the disestablishment of the Wairarapa...
Roadside weed spraying begins
We’re set to begin our rural roadside weed spraying programme in the next few weeks. If you are on our No Spray Register, now is the time to make sure your roadside “No Spray Markers” are clearly visible to our contractor from the road. One of the requirements of...
Vote 2025: Triennial Elections PRELIMINARY RESULT
The preliminary result for the Carterton District Council elections held on Saturday 11 October is as follows. Visit our Q&A section for information on what happens next, as well as details on other elections, including Māori Wards. Mayoralty - Votes Received...
Vote 2025: Election progress result
The progress result for the Carterton District Council elections held on Saturday 11 October is as follows. This result is based upon the counting of approximately 85% of the returned votes. The progress result does not include some special votes and votes returned...
Key milestone for Wairarapa Combined District Plan
A major milestone has been reached in the review of the Wairarapa Combined District Plan (WCDP), the key statutory planning document for Wairarapa’s three District Councils. The three councils have now released the decisions made on their behalf by the nine-member...