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Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm
2021 By-election Results
Dale Williams has been elected to the Carterton District Council, after voting in the by-election closed at midday today. Preliminary results show Mr Williams is the successful candidate with 1,397 votes out of the 2,325 votes which have been counted thus far. While...
Positive Ageing Strategy Update – April 2021
The implementation of the Positive Ageing Strategy continues into 2021 with various work streams. Long Term Plans. The three Councils have their Long Term Plans out for consultation right now, with an opportunity for people to have their say on the activities of...
4.30pm Friday 9 April boil water notice update
9 April 2021 4.30pm Friday 9 April boil water notice update A precautionary boil water notice is still in effect under the advice of Regional Public Health. This means Carterton residents and businesses connected to the town water supply are advised to continue...
Consultation now open for Carterton Districts Council’s Ten Year Plan
Carterton District Council is now consulting on its Draft Ten Year Plan for 2021-2031. The Council’s Ten Year Plan sets out its planned activities and projects for the next ten years. It will be largely ‘business as usual’ for most of the Council’s activities for the...
Carterton District Council prepares to consult community on its Draft Ten Year Plan 2021 – 31
12 March 2021 Carterton District Council has finished preparing its Draft Ten Year Plan for 2021-2031 and is looking to adopt both the draft plan and consultation document at its Ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday 17 March. The Council’s Ten Year Plan sets out its...
URGENT BOIL WATER NOTICE EXTENDED – NEXT UPDATE MONDAY MIDDAY 15 MARCH
13 March 2021 Carterton boil water notice extended until midday Monday 15 March Carterton District Council has extended its boil water notice and will be next reviewed at midday Monday 15 March. Although the Council has switched over to the Kaipaitangata treatment...
URGENT – All drinking water must be boiled in Carterton for 24 hours
12 March 2021 Carterton District Council urgently advises Carterton urban residents to boil all water before being used for drinking, making baby formula, juice, ice, washing fruit and vegetables, other food preparation/cooking needs, or brushing teeth. The boil water...
Carterton District Council reveals plans for landscaping surrounding clock tower
11 March 2021 With the remedial work on the Carterton clock tower now complete, Carterton District Council has revealed the exciting concept plans for the landscaping around the clocktower. The designs, produced by local landscape architect Hamish Moorhead, show the...
Carterton Residents Survey 2020/21
How satisfied are you with our services? We want to know how you think we are doing! It is coming to that time of year when we conduct a survey of residents seeking feedback on our performance, services provided and our reputation. The feedback we get enables us to...
QV has released its 2020 rating valuations on behalf of the three Wairarapa Councils.
4 February 2020 QV has released its 2020 rating valuations on behalf of the three Wairarapa Councils. To view them, click here. What does this mean for you? Property rating valuations are one factor used by councils to allocate rates across different types of...
Carterton District Council to hold by-election following resignation
1 February 2021 Carterton District Council will be holding a by-election following the resignation of Councillor Steffen Bertram, effective from 1 February 2021. Councillor Bertram was elected onto council during the 2019 Local Body Elections and was a member on the...
Returned & Services Memorial Trust tertiary grant applications open
The 2021 Returned and Services Memorial Trust tertiary grant applications are now open. For more details please see our Community Funding page. Applications close 26th February 2021
Have Your Say – Draft Reserve Management Plan
Tell us what you think about Carterton's parks and your ideas for their future use, management and development. In 2009 Carterton District Council prepared a general policy for all reserves and individual plans for existing reserves. It is now time to renew those. The...
Waitangi Day – Discovering Carterton’s History
Hosted by Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae, this is a unique opportunity to take a guided bus tour of historical Māori sites. Hear about significant places and events you may not even know about! When: Saturday 6th February 2021 9.30 am – 3.00 pm Registrations are essential - be...
Media Statement – Carterton freedom camping made easier
Carterton freedom camping made easier thanks to the council and Government funding Carterton District Council has made enjoying freedom camping in the district even easier thanks to funding from central government. COVID boarder close downs will mean more domestic...
Positive Aging Update for December 2020
For those of you who don’t know about the Strategy or need a reminder; the aim of the Strategy is to improve and integrate council services for older people to help them lead valued, connected and fulfilling lives. The strategy features six strategic goals that are...