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Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm
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,...
Less Waste, Greater Place: Have your say on the Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan and the Wairarapa Local Action Plan
We're working with Masterton and South Wairarapa District Councils to create a future where we are generating less waste, and better managing any waste we do make. Part of a bigger picture that encompasses the Greater Wellington region and all eight councils in it,...
Three Waters Reform Update: July 2023
Ten Water Service Entities The programme will involve the establishment of ten Water Services Entities (WSEs) from July 1, 2024, until July 1, 2026. The Water Services Entities Amendment Bill was introduced in Parliament on June 22, 2023 and referred to the Governance...
𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬 – 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐟 𝐢𝐭 𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐑 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭?
25 July 2023 If you're a person who prefers the familiar sound of the click-clack of claws as opposed to the jingle jangle of a metal tag, we've got a few tips for you from TagKing. You can remove the smaller ring from the key ring, attach a small cable tie through...
Speed Review Consultation Closed – Submission numbers and next steps
25 July 2023 A consultation led by South Wairarapa and Carterton District Councils on an interim Speed Management Plan has now closed. The proposal asked for feedback on lowering the speed limit around several schools and marae, and a speed limit review on some...
Friday 21 July – ROAD NOW OPEN – NORFOLK ROAD
21 July 2023 ROAD CLOSURE - NORFOLK ROAD 2.30pm update Norfolk Road is now open, however, as a result of the accident the railway signals are not working on both Norfolk Road and Norman Ave. We will install stop signs on both roads. We will also install an electronic...
Get ready for Carterton’s Daffodil Festival 2023
19 July 2023 Carterton is gearing up for another huge weekend in September with the return of the iconic Daffodil Festival on Sunday 10 September, and the Big Wai Art show on 8-10 September. This spring festival is one of New Zealand’s longest running events in...
𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬
13 July 2023 𝐏𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 Thank you for those who reported this leak. We are planning to repair this on Wednesday 18 July. The water will not need to be shut off at this stage but there will be minor disruptions to parking. 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 / 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧...
Carterton Events Centre launches intimate Te Mahau Gigs series for up-and-coming musicians
Carterton Events Centre is celebrating the launch of its new series of gigs catering for bands and local musicians looking for a smaller, more intimate venue. Te Mahau Gigs, named after the Events Centre’s foyer, is an initiative from the Events Centre Team inspired...