News & Events
Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm
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...
Dog Registration Discount for dog owners over 65
Carterton District Council is proud to announce a new discount on urban dog registrations for people over 65. This initiative has been launched to recognise the important role that pets play in the lives of many seniors as companions and to encourage responsible dog...
Kiwirail proposals for level crossing closures
Some businesses and households in our District have received information from Kiwirail this week on its proposals to close some level crossing closures on the Wairarapa Line.
Road blocked – Westmere Road at Te Wharau Road intersection
4 April 2023 5:30pm - Westmere Road will be CLOSED overnight at the Te Wharau intersection. Te Wharau Road is still accessible. A crane is required to remove the truck and trailer. We will provide another update in the morning. 4:45pm - There has been an accident on...
Streetlight outage – Brooklyn Rd to Victoria Street including side streets, and High Street from Victoria Street to Pembroke Street.
4 April 2023 You may have noticed the streetlights in your area are not currently working. The Council was alerted by its contractors early on Friday morning to a network fault affecting all streets between Brooklyn Road to Victoria Street including side streets, and...
Black or green, we’ll keep the streets clean: temporary black bags for Carterton
Black is the new green in Carterton, as the Council addresses a supply shortage of its green rubbish bags. Carterton District Council’s supplier has experienced delays and isn’t able to supply enough regular green council branded rubbish bags before supplies run out....
Remember the three Ps: Don’t flush your superhero costume away!
Q: What do superhero costumes, nappies, and cooking oil have in common? A: They’re all items discovered recently in Carterton’s wastewater system, and we really wish they hadn’t. The costume, a child’s Batman getup, and the nappies can jam pump stations in the...
CDC and G&C Diggers enter three waters renewals partnership
A freshly inked contract between Carterton District Council and civil contractor G&C Diggers completes a deal that commits significant investment to our infrastructure and local business. The contract was signed by Paul Smart, G&C’s Owner/Manager, and Geoff...
CDC unanimously resolves to name new road after Georgina Beyer
Carterton District Council has unanimously resolved to name a new road in the District after Georgina Beyer, our former Mayor, MP, and human rights champion. Mayor Hon. Ron Mark and Councillors agreed to three new road names in a development in the township at an...
Extraordinary meeting set to consider road name honouring Georgina Beyer
Carterton District Council will hold an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday 8 March to consider three proposals for new road names, including one honouring former Mayor Georgina Beyer. The District is in mourning for Ms. Beyer, who passed away on Monday [6 March]....
Georgina Beyer MNZM JP, 1957 – 2023
Carterton District Council whanau is mourning the loss of one our leaders, Georgina Beyer, our Mayor from 1995 to 2000. Ms Beyer made Carterton and Wairarapa her home, and then served her community with distinction, first as a Councillor, then as Mayor of our...
Parks Week 2023: A positive influence on our wellbeing
Parks Week is about celebrating how spending time in our green spaces is important for our wellbeing, says Sandra Burles, Wairarapa Walking and Cycling Coordinator. The celebration lasts from Saturday March 4 to Sunday March 12, and is recognised across Australia and...
Jay and pal earning a second chance
A story from Carterton District Council about two dogs on a trial with the airport sniffer dog unit, having been rehomed from Carterton District dog pound.
Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery Support
Information on support is available to those that have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle is available online at Wellington Region Emergency Management Office [WREMO].
Carterton District Council to publicly consult on the future of 29 Holloway Street
25 February 2023 Carterton District Council will be publicly consulting on how to proceed with the building at 29 Holloway Street, due to the considerable maintenance required to bring it up to a reasonable, operational standard. The building was purchased by council...
Cyclone Gabrielle Update: Wednesday 1 March
Cyclone Gabrielle Update: Wednesday 1 March Cyclone Gabrielle recovery support Information on support is available to those that have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle is available online at Wellington Region Emergency Management Office [WREMO]. WREMO’s Cyclone...