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Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm
Water restrictions – Save water now to prepare for drought and avoid harsh restrictions.
10 November 2023 To read more about water conservation or to look at Carterton’s water usage charts, visit cdc.govt.nz/water. Carterton District Council and our community are preparing for an impending dry summer by adopting water-saving strategies. Weather forecasts...
Waka Kotahi Media Release: Promoting pedestrian safety & update on raised crossings
8 November 2023 The next phase of raised pedestrian crossing work in Wairarapa continues next week, with a new crossing to be built on State Highway 2 in Featherston. It is part of ongoing work in the region to provide safer crossings in local towns. Raised...
Wairarapa councils unite for local employment
8 November 2023 A collaboration between Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa District Council is set to transform Wairarapa’s employment landscape. The three councils will join forces to introduce the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Employment...
Work begins on new water mains for High Street North
November 2023 Work begins this month on new water mains for High Street North, between Plimsoll and Rhodes Streets. The work will take about 16 weeks, depending on the weather. Traffic flows will be affected, and parking and access to properties may be limited. The...
September/October 2023 – Water Services Reform Update
Establishment Chief Executives The Water Services Entities Amendment Act 2023 allows for the creation of 10 Water Services Entities (WSEs) while also disestablishing the original four entities. Under this Act, the roles of the establishment chief executives from these...
Carterton District Council to consider Māori Ward
Carterton District Council will consider introducing a Māori Ward at its next Ordinary Council Meeting, as part of its representation review. Councils are required under legislation to conduct a representation review every six years, with the previous review taking...
October 2023 – Planned works
17 October 2023 Planned works for this month include: Repairs on Belvedere Road, near Wyndham Street and Broadway, week beginning 16 October Chip reseal on Kent Street, week beginning 23 October (weather dependent)
Free Lifestyle Block Connection Workshop
Are you a lifestyle block owner seeking a strong community network and valuable resources to confidently navigate emergencies, including the well-being of your beloved animals? Look no further! The Lifestyle Block Connection Workshop supports and empowers you on your...
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Public Consultation: Revenue and Finance Policy [Rates Review] 2023
The Review Every three years, the Council is required under the Local Government Act to update its Revenue and Finance Policy. Carterton District Council adopted its previous Revenue and Financing Policy in 2021 as part of the 2021-31 Long-Term Plan (LTP) so it’s time...
FOUND: Border Collie Dog, 13 September
Our Animal Services team have found and are caring for a Border Collie. He was picked up by the cemetery at Chester Road on 13 September. The Collie is male, black and white, with a black patch over his left eye, and four white socks. We estimate that the dog is about...
Bike storage project progresses but cycleways proposals halted
Carterton District Council [CDC] will continue to support bike storage options for schools but is unable to proceed with the proposed Connecting Carterton cycle paths project to link parks and schools at this stage. CDC held public engagement during August on the...
Record breaking number of stalls and daffodils aplenty despite low flowering season
7 September 2023 Carterton District Council is excited to confirm daffodils will still be available to purchase at this weekend’s Daffodil Festival, despite an unkind winter causing fewer daffodils to bloom. Visits to the farm this week revealed there are less...
Have Your Say: Connecting Carterton – Schools Link
About Connecting Carterton - Schools Link Have Your Say About Connecting Carterton - Schools Link Carterton District Council is welcoming feedback on a proposed new cycleway through the heart of our town. Waka Kotahi’s Transport Choices programme is supporting...
Carterton District Council welcomes community feedback on Connecting Carterton – Schools Link Project
Carterton District Council is welcoming feedback on a proposed new cycleway through the heart of our town. Waka Kotahi’s Transport Choices programme is supporting Connecting Carterton – Schools Link through provisional funding of cycleways connecting our schools,...
4 August – 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐢𝐰𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬
𝟒 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 - 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐢𝐰𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 Below is a letter Council received today from Kiwirail: As you know, KiwiRail recently put forward a proposal to improve all 30 level crossings on the Wairarapa Line. We mentioned that some crossings...
Take extra care at the Norfolk Road junction
Please take extra care at the Norfolk Road level crossing as KiwiRail repairs safety signals following a recent collision. Council contractors erected temporary stop signs on the crossing near the Waingawa Road junction. Please slow down as you approach the crossing,...