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...
Over the Fence
Over The Fence campaign looks to create connections and highlight the skills and wisdom of Carterton’s older residents, kuia and kaumātua Carterton District Council is celebrating our older residents, kuia and kaumātua with our new “Kei te tua te Taiapa/Over the...
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...
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...
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.