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Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm
The Push‑Up Challenge
2,000 push‑ups. 5–27 February. For better mental health. Join thousands across Aotearoa taking on the Push‑Up Challenge to raise awareness — and funds — for mental health. Participants complete 2,000 push‑ups across the month, representing the number of lives lost to...
Movin’ March 2026
Walk, wheel, smile — it’s Movin’ March! Movin’ March encourages tamariki and schools to get active with a month‑long celebration of walking and wheeling to school. It’s free, fun, and easy for schools to run. Schools enjoy: Walk‑or‑Wheel prize cards Classroom...
Parks Week
2–9 March Parks Week is all about appreciating the incredible role our parks play in our wellbeing. Explore, play, picnic, or simply relax — there’s something for everyone. How to take part Visit a local park or reserve Attend events happening around the region Share...
Local Parks & Reserves
Carterton boasts dozens of beautiful parks and reserves — ideal for walking, playing, picnics, sports, and simply enjoying the fresh Wairarapa air. Discover spaces that are: Dog‑friendly Playground‑ready Perfect for quiet walks Great for family outings Explore...
Carrington Park Skate Park
A favourite local spot for skating, scootering, and biking. Carrington Park Skate Park offers a safe, fun environment with smooth paths, ramps, and Carterton’s only kid‑friendly traffic lights. Great for beginners and confident riders alike. Grab your scooter,...
Interruption to water supply – Taverner St, Thursday 29 Jan
Building on works completed last week, a planned water shutdown is scheduled for Thursday 29 January, between 9am and 2pm. The water will be back on as soon as possible, but we recommend you fill up some containers with water before the time above and avoid running...
Interruption to water supply – Taverner St, Friday 23 Jan
A planned water shutdown is scheduled for Friday 23 January, between 10 am and 12pm. The water will be back on as soon as possible, but we recommend you fill up some containers with water before the time above and avoid running your dishwasher, washing machine, or any...
Big Bike Film Night: 17 March
The Big Bike Film Night returns on 17 March with a curated collection of short films celebrating cycling in all its wonderful forms. Expect stunning cinematography, heartfelt stories, and films that make you want to hop straight on a bike. A perfect night out for bike...
Water Restrictions Update: We’re Now at ORANGE
We’ve moved our water levels to Orange: Only use handheld hoses on alternate days. This means handheld hoses are all that can be used in the garden, and they can only be used on alternate days. Water by hand only on even numbered days if you live in an even numbered...
Restricted fire season now in place across the Wairarapa
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has moved Wairarapa into a restricted fire season as at 8am on Friday 9 January, until further notice. A restricted fire season means a permit is required to light an open-air fire. The public can apply for a permit at...
Wairarapa Events Centre & Carterton Library shutting early
Construction work is underway in our building, and it’s turned out to be noisier and smellier than we expected so we are closing to make sure the space stays comfortable for our visitors. Updated Wairarapa Events Centre & Library hours: Closing today: 12.30pm,...
Seeking a new member for the Creative Communities Scheme Committee
Carterton District Council is inviting applications, or nominations, to join the Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) Committee. The CCS committee plays an important role in supporting local arts projects. Each year, the group reviews applications and helps allocate...
Temporary closure: Norfolk Road rail crossing, 2 to 9 Jan 2026
KiwiRail will be carrying out safety upgrade work at the Norfolk Road level crossing in early January. This will include a 24-hour road-closure from 2 to 9 January. Detours will be in place. The diagram below indicates the closure point: Please note, access to the...
Frederick St Water Plant Upgrade
Our Frederick Street Water Treatment Plant draws groundwater from three bores...
Tree safety over summer
With the warmer weather upon us, it’s a good time to be aware of a natural phenomenon called Sudden Branch Drop (SBD). This is when large tree branches unexpectedly fall, even from healthy-looking trees, usually on hot, calm days. It's very rare, but it can happen....
Carterton Community Christmas Tree project
Three colourful hand-crocheted and knitted Christmas trees have popped up in Carterton’s town centre, bringing a whole lot of festive cheer! These trees are the result of months’ worth of mahi from some of Carterton’s most handy community groups, who stitched, built,...