News & Events
Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm
Urgent repairs: Lincoln Road and Victoria Street
Specialists contractors have started work on urgent repairs to the sewer line at Lincoln Road and Victoria Street.
Council begins work on its new animal facility project
24 March 2022 Carterton District Council has made a significant step forward towards the construction of its new animal facility by beginning work at the Dalefield Road site this month. The existing animal facility is no longer fit for purpose and does not meet the...
Update on Council facilities at COVID-19 Red setting
Following the Government's announcement about changes to the Covid Protection Framework, we have made the following changes to our facilities: From 11:59PM, Friday 25 March Scanning into Carterton District Council facilities will no longer be mandatory. COVID-19...
Update on Carterton District Council’s Wastewater Treatment Ponds Project
Progress through Phase 2 of the Daleton Wastewater Treatment Ponds Project continues, with Carterton District Council committed to delivering a top-quality outcome for residents. Completion of Phase 2 of the project, which includes filling the ponds, remains set for...
Council seeks public feedback on Draft Annual Plan 2022/23
25 March 2022 Media Statement – Council seeks public feedback on Draft Annual Plan 2022/23 Carterton District Council is seeking feedback from Carterton residents on its Draft Annual Plan for the 2022/23 financial year. Last year, the Council consulted the community...
What does today’s Government COVID announcement mean for Council facilities?
23 March 2022 Today the Government made the following announcements about changes to its public health advice and COVID Protection Framework: Effective from 11.59pm this Friday 25 March Under the Red traffic light setting, indoor events may host up to 200 people, and...
Water Restrictions – Sprinklers allowed on alternate days
9 March 2022 We can now ease our restrictions slightly to allow the use of sprinklers again on alternate days. These restrictions will remain in place for at least a month while we complete the upgrades to our Frederick Street urban water treatment plant. This is to...
Temporary change to main council office hours
8 March 2022 Due to COVID now present in Wairarapa, some of our staff are working in bubbles and from home. In order to keep everyone safe and to continue to provide services, we will now be open from 10am-2pm Monday to Friday. These hours will be reviewed on 25...
Molly’s slide secures funding thanks to support from Ka Pai Carterton and Carterton District Council
7 March 2022 Contributions from Carterton’s community and local organisations have brought a local youngster’s dream one step closer to reality. Ka Pai Carterton, the district’s Community-Led Development Programme, has boosted Molly O’Dwyer’s campaign to get a new...
Parks Week 2022: Celebrating Wairarapa’s green spaces
Parks Week 2022 is about celebrating the vital role green spaces play in our communities, said Sandra Burles, Wairarapa Walking and Cycling Coordinator. The celebration lasts from Saturday March 5 to Sunday March 13 and is recognised across Australia and New Zealand....
Pose in the Park
PARKS WEEK Pose in the Park Competition Terms & Conditions Competition Runs 5– 13 March 2022 Prizes: Win 1 of 5 $100 Visa Prezzy cards How to Enter Take a photo using one of the pose in the park frames located in: Carrington Park Howard Booth Bird’s Park Sparks...
New Saturday opening hours for library
Our library's Saturday hours are changing from 5 March. We've noticed our customers like to come in earlier on Saturdays, and...
Flooding event in Carterton – update Wednesday 23 February
UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 23 FEBRUARY While the water at our wastewater treatment plant is still higher than it would normally be, the inflows are now at a level that we can lift any restrictions. WHAT THIS MEANS All toilet flushing, washing machine usage, showers,...
Carterton Flooding Event – UPDATE: MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY
UPDATE: MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY NEXT UPDATE: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY by 5pm SITUATION A big thank you again to everyone who helped us reduce wastewater through our system over the weekend. The good news: We have identified a potential area in the network where the flows are...
Carterton Flooding Event – UPDATE: FRIDAY 18 FEBRUARY
UPDATE: MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY NEXT UPDATE: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY by 5pm SITUATION A big thank you again to everyone who helped us reduce wastewater through our system over the weekend. The good news: We have identified a potential area in the network where the flows are...
Open fire season in Carterton
Carterton District, with all of Wellington Region, moved back to an open fire season as of 8am Wednesday 16 February 2022. The Wellington District covers the lower North Island as far north as Otaki on the Kapiti Coast and Mt Bruce in the Wairarapa. This excludes the...