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Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm
Cyclone Gabrielle: Two Years On
This week marks two years since Cyclone Gabrielle swept down the North Island, leaving significant damage in its wake. Following on quickly from the earlier Cyclone Hale, both adverse weather events caused severe flooding and slips in parts of the Wairarapa, with...
Emergency ‘poo-paredness’
A major earthquake in the Wellington region is likely to cause significant damage to the pipes that take away our poos and wees. It's important that people do not flush or use their normal toilet. Even if the water is still running, it's likely the wastewater pipes...
Creative Communities Grants open now
Our next round of Creative Communities grants are now open! If you're working on something epic for our community READ ON Enabled through funding from Creative New Zealand, thess grants helps to bring local arts projects to life including things like: Festivals...
Have Your Say: Climate Change Strategy
We’re reviewing our Climate Change Strategy and we want to hear from you! Our updated strategy will be used internally at Carterton District Council to ensure Climate Change and carbon emissions are considered in all aspects of operations – from day-to-day tasks, to...
Committee Nominations open for arts grant
Are you someone who... Knows what’s happening in the arts locally? Has experience in one or more forms of art? We're looking for people of all ages and from all backgrounds to be part of our Creative Communities Scheme Assessment Panel. What’s involved? You’ll help...
Updated creditor verification method
Carterton District Council is working with Eftsure to improve payment verification services. This includes protecting both our suppliers and our own organisation from the effects of cyber-crime, fraud attempts and human error. Eftsure provides a service to ensure that...
Toxic Algae Warning – Ruamāhanga River
Red alert warning for the Ruamāhanga River from Doubles Bridge to Kokotau [affected sites include Double Bridges, Te Ore Ore, The Cliffs, and Kokotau] due to the presence of detached mats. Toxic algae is deadly to dogs and can make people sick. Remember, preventing...
Sports and Tertiary grants open
Two grants have opened today to support young people living in Carterton. The Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund provides support for rural sports clubs and school teams who require assistance with travel expenses to local sporting competitions. The Carterton &...
Brooklyn Road: Water Main upgrade begins
Works to upgrade the water main along Brooklyn Road kicked off this morning and detours are in place. The project begins with a four-week road closure (7am to 5pm, weekdays only) between High Street and Mac’s Lane. Once this is complete traffic management will switch...
Avian influenza
High Pathogen Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a severe strain of bird flu that poses risks to native birds (taonga species), poultry, and potentially human health. Visit the Ministry of Primary Industries website for updates and information on the response. What you can do...
Wairarapa Councils adopt Local Alcohol Policy
The Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils have adopted the revised Wairarapa Local Alcohol Policy Kaupapa Here Waipiro ā-Rohe o Wairarapa [LAP], designed to promote the safe and responsible sale, supply and consumption of alcohol across...
Water levels: Sprinklers on alternate days only in Carterton water network
We’ve moved our water levels to Yellow: Only use sprinklers on alternate days. This means sprinklers can now only be used on alternate days. Use sprinklers or irrigation system only on even numbered days if you live in an even numbered house. If you live in an odd...
Building Update: December 2024
As the Christmas break fast approaches the team is looking forward to recharging after a hectic year. The office will be closed from 20 of December 2024, reopening 6 January 2025. Our last inspections are on 19 December 2024, and resume 13 January 2025. As we look...
Amelia launches Wairarapa Artists Residency with inaugural Carterton Events Centre workshop
Amelia Butcher, a contemporary dancer, and choreographer based in Carterton/Taratahi, is the recipient of the inaugural Carterton Events Centre Artist Residency. The Carterton Events Centre is offering a one-week workshop slot in their Taratahi Auditorium annually for...
Outdoor Pools now open Saturday 30 November
The Carterton outdoor pool complex will now open at 10am, Saturday 30 November, rather than this weekend. New operating systems at the pools are still working to get the balance right, and a week's delay at a time where visitor numbers are traditionally low will help...
Wairarapa Emergency Response Strengthens After Review
Wairarapa's crisis response was further strengthened after Carterton District Council’s (CDC) Risk and Assurance Committee endorsed updates to its Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Risk Register at its meeting on Wednesday, 13 November. A paper presented to...