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Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm
Gold card or Community Services Card holder? Go in the draw to win 1 of 30 free water tanks!
27 November 2023 We know this summer is going to be hot and dry, so to help people prepare for restrictions, we’re offering 30 free 200L water tanks to gold card and community services cardholders who live in Carterton. There will be weekly draws between 1 December...
Summer swim season ready to go with slide upgrades and new contractors
16 November 2023 Carterton’s summer swim season is set to be a hit after the Council announces slide upgrades and a new contractor. Last summer saw the installation of a new pool slide, thanks to the collaboration between young Carterton resident Molly O’Dwyer, Ka Pai...
Wairarapa councils release report on local Cyclone Gabrielle response
15 November 2023 The three Wairarapa councils have released the Wairarapa review of the region’s emergency response to Cyclone Gabrielle, which was coordinated by Wellington Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group. The scope of the review was to cover three...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Phasing out single-use plastics
Plastics waste is one of our generation’s greatest environmental challenges – regularly ending up in landfills or the ocean. Shifting away from hard-to-recycle and single-use plastics will help reduce plastic waste, improve our recycling systems and protect our...
Building Update: June/July 2023
Welcome to another newsletter from the Carterton District Council regulatory team. We would love to hear your feedback, if you find this useful or what other topics you may find useful. You can email buildingadmin@cdc.govt.nz with your comments and feedback. In...
Q&A from KiwiRail: Wairarapa Line upgrade programme
KiwiRail recently hosted two meetings at the Carterton Events Centre to share updates and collect feedback on its proposals to close four level crossings in Carterton: Rhodes Street, Pembroke Street, Victoria Street , and Brooklyn Road. KiwiRail said it has...
CDC and partners taking ambitious steps for future-proof wastewater management
Carterton District Council, Ngāti Kahukuraāwhitia, and Greater Wellington are proud to announce an important step forward in their effort to manage wastewater in an environmentally friendly way. The blessing of the Council’s wastewater treatment reservoirs is the...
Wairarapa Councils launch combined rangatahi strategy
Wairarapa's District Councils have launched Te Rautaki Rangatahi o Wairarapa: Wairarapa Youth Strategy. Download/View a pdf version of the strategy document It is the first time all three councils have come together to develop a common vision for rangatahi across the...
Bike storage boost for Carterton schools
Carterton schools receive bike storage boost as part of funding for improved travel options for the community. Five Carterton schools will welcome additional storage for bikes through funding from Waka Kotahi's Transport Choices Programme secured by Carterton District...
Dog Tags For Life
Carterton District Council has just announced a pawsome change to dog registration that will have you wagging your tail in excitement. Say hello to your new Dog Tag For Life! No longer will you have to search for your dog's latest tag or worry about...