The Housing Action Plan aims to provide a roadmap for Carterton District Council to achieve its vision for housing in the district and improve community wellbeing.

Download/View

Reserve Management Plan

Under the Reserves Act 1977, Council is required to prepare a Reserve Management Plan for the reserves it manages. Reserve Management Plans provide direction for the day-to-day management and potential development of reserves. A plan identifies issues and provides objectives and policies for the use, enjoyment, maintenance, protection, preservation, and appropriate development.

Download/View

Ten-Year Plan

Ten-Year Plan Te Māhere Ngahurutanga 2021–2031 Download/View

Wairarapa Combined District Plan [WCDP]

Wairarapa Combined District Plan Download/View [updated 2014]
Wairarapa Combined District Plan Download/View [original]

The purpose of the Wairarapa Combined District Plan is to assist the Council to carry out its functions in order to achieve the purposes of the Resource Management Act.

The Plan was adopted by Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils in May 2011.

It is the principle means by which the Council seeks to ensure the sustainable management of the natural and physical resources of the district.

A review of the District Plan began in 2020.

For more information on the Plan, visit wairarapaplan.co.nz.

Bylaws

Amendment to Liquor Control Bylaw 2005

Amendment to Liquor Control Bylaw 2005 Download/View

Control of Dogs Bylaw

Control of Dogs Bylaw Download/View

Solid Waste Bylaw

The joint Wairarapa Bylaw provides controls over the management and disposal of solid waste by Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils.

Bylaw: Download/View
Bylaw Controls: Download/View

Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw

Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils adopted the Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw in 2019.

The bylaw, which came into force for all three districts on July 8, covers multiple topics that include activity that can and can’t be done in public spaces, prevention of nuisance from fire and smoke, the keeping of animals, and water supply.

Part 1: Introductory Bylaw

Part 1: Introductory Bylaw Download/View

Part 2: Public Places (including parks and reserves)

Part 2: Public Places (including parks and reserves) Bylaw Download/View

Part 3: Sale of Goods or Services in Public Places Bylaw

Part 3: Sale of Goods or Services in Public Places Bylaw Download/View

Part 4: Prevention of Nuisance from Fire and Smoke Bylaw

Part 4: Prevention of Nuisance from Fire and Smoke Bylaw Download/View

Part 5: Water Supply Bylaw

Part 5: Water Supply Bylaw Download/View

Part 6: Keeping Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw

Part 6: Keeping Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw Download/View

Part 7: Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw

Part 7: Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw Download/View

Part 8: Wastewater Bylaw

Part 8: Wastewater Bylaw Download/View

Part 9: Trade Waste Bylaw

Part 9: Trade Waste Bylaw Download/View

Part 10: Traffic Bylaw

Part 10: Traffic Bylaw Download/View

Part 11: Speed Bylaw

Part 11: Speed Bylaw Download/View

Part 12: Beauty Therapy, Tattooing and Skin Piercing Bylaw

Part 12: Beauty Therapy, Tattooing and Skin Piercing Bylaw Download/View

Governance Documents

Elected Members Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct sets out the standards of behaviour expected from elected members in the exercise of their duties Download/View

Standing Orders

Standing Orders for Council and Committees for the 2019-22 Triennium. Download/View

Standing orders contain rules for the conduct of the proceedings of local authorities, committees, subcommittees, and subordinate decision-making bodies, to enable local authorities to exercise their decision-making responsibilities in a transparent, inclusive, and lawful manner.

Governance Statement

Information about the functions, powers, and key processes of Council. Download/View

Policies and Guidelines

Alcohol Policy

Wairarapa Alcohol Policy Download/View

Easter Shop Trading Policy

Easter Shop Trading Policy Download/View

Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy

Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy: Download/View

Financial Grants Funds Policy

Financial Grants Funds Policy Download/View

Gambling Policies

Gambling And TAB Venues Policy Download/View

Wairarapa Gambling Venue Policy Download/View

Liability Management Policy

Liability Management Policy Download/View

Postponement of Rates Policy

Postponement of Rates Policy Download/View

Privacy Policy

Psychoactive Substances Local Approved Products Policy

Psychoactive Substances Local Approved Products Policy Download/View

Remission and postponement of rates on Māori freehold land

Remission and postponement of rates on Māori freehold land Policy Download/View

Remission of Rates

Remission of Rates Policy Download/View

Road Naming Policy

Road Naming Policy Download/View

Remission of Rates Policy

Remission of rates Download/View

Significance and Engagement Policy

Significance and Engagement Policy Download/View

Smokefree Free Public Outdoor Areas Policy

Smokefree Free Public Outdoor Areas Policy Download/View

Stock Movement

Stock Movement Guidelines Download/View
Stock Movement Policy Download/View

UAV (drones) Over Council Reserves Guidelines

UAV (drones) Over Council Reserves Guidelines Download/View

Urban Street Tree Policy

Urban Street Tree Policy Download/View

Wairarapa Library Service

Wairarapa Library Service – Customer Service Policy Download/View
Wairarapa Library Service – Donations Policy Download/View
Wairarapa Library Service – Collection Development Policy Download/View

Fact Sheets

Planning and Resource Consents

Can I subdivide my residential property?

A PDF format version of a factsheet answering questions on subdividing residential properties.

Download/View

Can I subdivide my rural property?

A PDF format version of our factsheet answering questions on subdividing rural properties.

Download/View

How many dwellings can I have on my property?

A PDF format version of our factsheet detailing how many dwellings can be built on a property in the District.

Download/View

How much will I have to pay the Council to subdivide?

A PDF format version of our factsheet answering questions on the costs of subdivision fees and charges.

Download/View