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Last updated: 15 Mar, 2017 05:07pm
Pool Update November 29: Almost ready to open
As summer approaches, we know everyone is hanging out to make a big splash in the pool. We’re all keen to take a dip, but we’re not quite ready to open our District swimming pool up yet. The maintenance to strengthen the changing rooms is close to completion but still...
Housing Action Plan: Find out more at the Events Centre
A vision for housing in Carterton District. The Housing Action Plan aims to provide a roadmap for Carterton District Council to achieve its vision for housing. Join Deputy Mayor Rebecca Vergunst and Councillor Robyn Cherry-Campbell on Wednesday [December 1] for an...
Carterton Events Centre staff member wins national award
26 November 2021 Carterton Events Centre Sales and Marketing Coordinator Jenni Hall successfully made her mark on the New Zealand awards sector last night by winning the EVANZ Rising Star of the Year Award. The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand [EVANZ]...
Positive Ageing Strategy – Te Hōkai Nuku: Your feedback matters
The great ideas from Wairarapa's older people will help inform the next crucial three-year stage of the Wairarapa Positive Ageing Strategy Te Hōkai Nuku. The Strategy was developed in 2019 by Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa Councils. It aims to improve and...
Street light outage in Carterton
Street lights in Carterton on the grid between Andersons Line and Broadway are currently out of order.
WELA offers a lifeline for Wairarapa
The increasing volatility of climate-change driven weather has thrown the spotlight on maintaining lifeline services following disruption and potential threats to people and assets from the consequences of natural disasters. Storms and flooding will become an...
Carterton District Councillor resigns to support family overseas
16 November 2021 Councillor Rob Stockley resigned from his elected member position with Carterton District Council earlier today due to family commitments overseas. His resignation will take effect from 16 December. Rob was elected on to Council during the 2019 local...
Business owners affected by High Street fire receive generous community donations
15 November 2021 Carterton business and property owners who suffered losses from last month’s fire on High Street were presented with $13,755 of community donations by Mayor Greg Lang earlier today. Recipients of the donations were those affected by the blaze on 7...
Residents Survey provides direction for 2021/22
12 November 2021 Carterton District Council’s 2021 Annual Residents Survey results are now publicly available and provides valuable insights into what the Carterton community values and where it feels the Council can improve. The survey provides an overview of the...
Pool repairs continue ahead of summer
Update on repairs to Pembroke Street outdoor pools ahead of the summer season.
Government makes Three Waters Reform announcement
27 October 2021 Today the Government confirmed it will create publicly owned water entities as part of its drinking, waste and storm water infrastructure reforms. The Government announced work is underway to establish a working group of local government, iwi and water...
Eastern Growth Plan: Answering your questions
Background Carterton needs to plan for where to accommodate the increasing Carterton population, new housing and businesses. It is projected the urban area of Carterton will need to accommodate approximately 1,000 new houses between now and 2043. Our Growth Strategy,...
Master plan finalised for Wairarapa Five Towns Trail Network
A master plan setting out an ambitious plan for a network of trails connecting Wairarapa’s five towns has been finalised. The master plan is available at the Five Towns Trail website: www.fivetownstrail.co.nz. The Wairarapa Five Towns Trail Network project aims to...
Wairarapa Library Service gets SMART
Wairarapa Library Service customers can upgrade their existing membership to SMART cards. There are also now no overdue fees for using WLS items.
Carterton Community rallies to support High Street
Carterton's Community continues to show its support for High Street's businesses affected by last week's devastating fire, with one local company voluntarily stepping up to demolish the wrecked buildings, and generous residents contributing to fundraisers. Quality...
Fundraiser to support Carterton businesses after High Street fire
Everyone at Carterton District Council was saddened by the fire on High St this morning, says Greg Lang, Mayor of Carterton. “Our team members know those businesses so well, as they are so close to our offices, yard and Events Centre. They are part of the everyday...