News & Events
Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm
Streetlight update
We’re following up with Mercury about streetlights being out in a number areas following the storm a few weeks ago. When one streetlight is out, we’re able to help with that. When an entire street is out, that indicates a network issue and we refer it on to the...
Have Your Say: Trade Waste Bylaw
Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils (Wairarapa District Councils) are seeking feedback on Part Eleven: Trade Waste of the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw. Submissions are open for two months and close at 4pm Friday 25 July 2025. Open: 23 May...
Carterton District Council Endorses Joint Water Entity with Safeguards to Protect Ratepayers
Carterton District Council voted today [Thursday 22 May] to enter negotiations for a joint council-owned water services entity in partnership with Masterton, South Wairarapa, and Tararua District Councils — a major step forward in the Local Water Done Well reform...
Additional closures – Brooklyn Road
Please be aware that there are a few upcoming one-day road closures at various locations along Brooklyn Road: Macs Lane / Remutaka Lane / Dudson Place – Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4, and Friday 5 June Brooklyn Rd / Lincoln Rd intersection – Week of 16 June. This will be a...
Brooklyn rail crossing closure extended
The current closure at the Brooklyn Road rail crossing has been extended by one week, with the final day now expected to be Friday 30 May. Thank you for your patience as we deliver these water main upgrades.
Youth Week 2025 – design your own mural!
Youth Week is a nationwide festival of events organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people.” — Youth Week NZ This year’s theme is: Whai Wāhitanga – Take Our Place. To celebrate Youth Week, the Carterton District...
Carterton’s first open Community Survey shows progress and strong engagement
More than 700 Carterton community members have had their say in the recent Carterton District Council Community Survey. Performance scores and ideas were submitted on the full range of council services, from kerbside recycling through to water supply, library services...
Grants opportunities at funders forum
Carterton community organisations and groups are invited to attend the Carterton edition of the Wairarapa Funders Forum, an expo-style event dedicated to connecting local initiatives with a wide range of funding opportunities. Part of a regional series, the Carterton...
SH2 Roadworks to begin – detours and speed reductions in place
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will begin work on State Highway 2 between Portland and Hilton Roads on Sunday 11 May. A detour will be in place for Southbound traffic and a temporary speed reduction (70km) will be in place on this route. Further information from NZTA...
Upcoming road closure: East Taratahi Rd and Carters Line – 19 May
The corner of East Taratahi Road and Carters Line will be closed from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Monday 19 May, as maintenance and resurfacing work is carried out to restore its surface. Detours will be in place across this period. We thank you for your patience and...
Carterton and South Wairarapa Councils to seek to end shared library service and transition to independent models from 1 July
*Please note this is subject to Council approval at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 14 May, 2025. Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils will seek resolutions from their respective elected representatives that from 1 July 2025, their library...
Wairarapa Library Service: Q&As
General questions on WLS Services Library hours Programmes & events Branding & identity Costs What next? General What is changing? The WLS is ending. From 1 July 2025, Carterton and South Wairarapa councils will each run their own library services. Why is this...
Brooklyn Road Rail Closure – 10 to 24 May
G&C Diggers as Contractors to the Carterton District Council are currently constructing a new water main pipeline on Brooklyn Road. The following letter has been delivered to Brooklyn Road residents: From the Saturday 10 May, we will be putting in place a road...
UPDATE: 8.40am Friday 2 May – Parks and Reserves Closure
UPDATE: 8.40am Friday 2 May We are still advising that everyone avoid our parks and reserves areas as our team pick up debris and assess damage. There are approximately three tree limbs that need to be removed across Carrington Park and Memorial Square, with tree...
Road Safety Week | 12 to 18 May 2025
Be a Road Safety Hero this Road Safety Week Road Safety Week is back for 2025, running from 12 to 18 May, and this year’s theme – Be a Road Safety Hero – is a good reminder that we all have a role to play in keeping Carterton’s roads safe for everyone. Whether you're...
Parks and Reserves Closed Until Further Notice
Due to the wild weather, Clareville Cemetery. and all parks and reserves are currently closed. Please avoid these areas and be especially cautious around trees. Strong winds are causing significant movement and potential hazards. Our team is working hard to secure any...