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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...
Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw adopted
An updated Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw has now been adopted by all three Wairarapa district councils, providing rules for activities ranging from roaming chickens to vehicles on beaches, al fresco dining, and tā moko. The Bylaw aims to minimise and mitigate risk...
Catch the rain while you still can!
Catch the rain while you still can! Wairarapa’s three district councils are encouraging residents to take advantage of heavily subsidised rainwater collection tanks and collect rain before the inevitable summer dry spell and water restrictions. The 200 litre tanks...
Land secured for Waingawa Water Storage Project
Carterton District Council has reached another major milestone in the development of the Waingawa Water Storage Project, with the successful purchase of land for the future reservoir site. The 42-hectare parcel of land, located at 247 Norfolk Road in the Waingawa...
No-Mow Reserves Trial begins
We're trialling no-mow sections in six parks and reserves this spring.A...
Desludging underway at Wastewater Treatment Plant
We're trialling a new, environmentally responsible method for managing wastewater sludge. This project transforms sludge from one of our sewerage ponds into a safe, nutrient-rich compost that can be safely used to improve soil health and support land rehabilitation....
Road Works Notice | From 1 Oct, Park Road
Fulton Hogan will be completing major road works on Park Road from 1 October to 24 October. There will be an organised detour via Morten and Somerset road, in place from 7am – 6pm, Monday to Friday. Thank you for your patience while the team are working on improving...
Waingawa Process Water Plant open for connections
Providing low-cost, non-potable water services to businesses within Waingawa Industrial Area. Learn more about how this $2.77 million initiative repurposed a century-old water race and a 2500m³ storage tank to draw water from the Waingawa River, and how your business...
Planned Water Shutdown | 22 September | High Street South
Kia ora, Please be aware that as part of the subdivision works at 314 High Street, a planned water shutdown is scheduled for 22 September, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Thank you for your patience
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori i te Hītori | Māori Language Week in History
Tirohia ngā kaupapa nui e hono ana i tō tātou rohe ki te hītori whānui o Aotearoa. Mai i ngā wikitoria ā-rohe pēnei i te toa o Wairarapa i te Ranfurly Shield i te tau 1928, tae noa ki ngā kaupapa nunui pēnei i te riro o te pōti mā ngā...