News & Events
Last updated: 07 Dec, 2023 01:36pm
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...
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.
CDC listening to Carterton Residents Survey feedback
Residents have had their say on Carterton District Council services and facilities. And CDC is listening and acting on the feedback. The results of the 2022 Residents Survey are now available online. Almost 500 members of our community let us know what’s working well for them, and where we can make improvements.