With the warmer weather upon us, it’s a good time to be aware of a natural phenomenon called Sudden Branch Drop (SBD). This is when large tree branches unexpectedly fall, even from healthy-looking trees, usually on hot, calm days. It's very rare, but it can happen....

Three colourful hand-crocheted and knitted Christmas trees have popped up in Carterton’s town centre, bringing a whole lot of festive cheer! These trees are the result of months’ worth of mahi from some of Carterton’s most handy community groups, who stitched, built,...

Carterton District Council was delighted to welcome a new group of residents as New Zealand citizens at a ceremony held 3 December at the Wairarapa Events Centre. Friends, whānau, and community members gathered to support the 16 individuals who formally joined the...

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has introduced the New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (NZGTTM), which replaces the current Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM). Carterton District Council (CDC) and South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) are...

The Wairarapa Events Centre are excited to announce the successful applicants for the 2026 Artist Residency. The residency runs for 5 days and allows performing arts producers to have the auditorium to themselves with sound and lighting support from Wairarapa Events...