PHOTO: Carterton – Wairarapa. FILE
Carterton median house prices reached a record high at $650,000 in November.
The sales median trumped both Masterton and South Wairarapa districts, which were $520,000 and $600,000 respectively.
Carterton Mayor Greg Lang said the market was a sign the district was attractive to buyers but was concerned housing was becoming unaffordable to families and new homebuyers.
He said Carterton District Council would be starting affordable housing research in January with research firm Planalytics, to look at housing environment and what the council could do to support the government in terms of affordable housing.
“The council is also investing in infrastructure to future-proof the district, allowing for growth,” he said.
“Our Eastern Growth Area – which has gone out for consultation – is a golden opportunity to do something special.”
The plan was to accommodate 1000 new houses in Carterton from now to 2043.
The strategy identified east of the Carterton urban area as the most suitable location and direction for new greenfield development.
There would be a mix of residential sections from 800m2 to 2000m2 to allow for diversity in housing types.
The plan extended from Park Rd, including the area between Park Rd and Booths Creek [north], to Moreton Rd, including the southern area where Premiere Beehive was.
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