Parks Week 2023: A positive influence on our wellbeing

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...
Get Ready for Picnic in the Park on Friday 10 March!

Get Ready for Picnic in the Park on Friday 10 March!

Carrington Park is hosting our community get-together on Friday 10 March from 4pm, and we would love you to be there! There’s something for all the family, and plenty of friendly locals ready to help you learn more about Carterton. There’ll be fun to be had from CC’s...
Community Grants Fund Open Now!

Community Grants Fund Open Now!

Applications are now open for the Carterton & Districts Returned & Services Memorial Trust Tertiary Grant and 2023 Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund.   Carterton & Districts Returned & Services Memorial Trust Applications for grants are invited...
Pack The Bus spreads Christmas cheer in Carterton

Pack The Bus spreads Christmas cheer in Carterton

Our generous community turned out again to Pack The Bus, and one of our lovely locals almost packed it herself! Carterton’s own Lisa Lee raised $3350 through her company Pretty Pearls & Crystals NZ. Lisa’s auctions gathered online donations from across...
Creative Communities Grants – OPEN

Creative Communities Grants – OPEN

The Creative Communities Grants Scheme is now open for the first round of funding for the 2022/2023 financial year. This funding round closes on the 21st of October. For more information and to download an application form, visit our Community Funding...
Installation work has begun on Molly’s slide

Installation work has begun on Molly’s slide

The colour scheme of the new pool slide has been chosen and the installation has begun, thanks to 11-year-old Molly O’Dwyer, with support from Carterton District Council and Ka Pai Carterton. Carterton resident Molly O’Dwyer was just 10 years old when she made a...