News & Events
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...
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...
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)...
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...