The Community Services team supports the wider community by providing a variety of resources, from localised and national publications to places for community groups to meet and more.

Carterton Residents Guide

The Residents Guide is a handy source of information about local services including Heritage, Arts, Faith, Health and Well-being, Community Support, Government Agencies, and Special Interest groups.

Read it online at Issu or pick up a copy from the Carterton Information Centre.

Community Spaces for Hire

Carterton Events Centre

The Carterton Events Centre offers community groups reduced hire rates for meetings and events.  Located in the heart of the Wairarapa, the rooms are flexible modern spaces able to accommodate many different uses.  Visit the Carterton Events Centre website for more information.

Haumanu House

Located down the lane behind the Council Building and Police Station (access from SH2 beside Carters), Haumanu House is a free venue for available to organisations and groups providing free community services.  For more information contact Sandra Burles, Ph 379 4081 or email sandrab@cdc.govt.nz

Parks and Facilities

Many of Carterton’s parks and facilities are available for community use.  You can view these on our website:

• Parks, Beaches and Open Spaces
• Sportsgrounds
• Swimming Pool 

To book a park or facility, contact Clinton Thompson, Parks & Reserves Manager, Ph 379 4098 or email clinton@cdc.govt.nz

Community Notices

Community notices can be posted on the Council Community Events webpage and the Carterton Information Centre Facebook page by contacting 06 379 4081 or emailing infocentre@cdc.govt.nz.