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2 June 2021 Today the DIA released 4 evidence based reports in relation to the three waters reform, building the case for change. These can be found at https://www.dia.govt.nz/Three-waters-review What does this mean for our council and community? We’re still waiting...

May 2021 Last month, we promised you a full and comprehensive public report of the investigation and remedial work taken during the boil water notice, and our ongoing plans for our water infrastructure. This is now available online here To keep up to date with further...

10 May 2021 On Wednesday 12 May, we have our Audit and Risk committee meeting and our Ordinary Council meeting. These are open to the public and will be livestreamed via our Facebook channel. Full agendas can be found here Big items to note are: 🏫 A review of the...

7 May 2021 The building department at the Carterton District Council have been experiencing a very high volume of building consent applications and inspection requests, which has resulted in delays. James Kirkland – Team Leader – and his partner Jess welcomed their...

6 May 2021 We’re aligning our Wairarapa Library Services Saturday hours, so Carterton, Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough libraries are now all open until 2pm on Saturdays. You can still access Ebooks and audiobooks 24 hours a day for free with your library card...

Due to a phase out of cheques by banks, we can no longer accept payments via cheque. We can accept some payments online, such as dog registrations. You can view these here We also have other ways that you can pay your rates – You can pay for the whole year by 20...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...