Community Events
Last updated: 30 Nov, 2024 12:24pm
Planning An Event
Event Planning Guides
Our Annual Events
If you are organising an event, good planning is essential.
Please complete as much of the Event Details Form as possible and email this to our Community Events Coordinator (CEC) on communityevents@cdc.govt.nz in good time, prior to your event.
Refer to Event Matrix to help you work out how much notice you need to give Council prior to your event.
You should also review the guides and factsheets available for download in our Event Planning Guides.
Don’t be concerned by the information required. Our CEC will help you navigate the various steps involved. Please don’t hesitate to call on 027 444 3635 if you have any questions before submitting the form.
There may be a requirement for an Event Approval for your event. Our Community Events Coordinator will confirm if this will be a requirement once your Event Details Form is reviewed. You will receive a response within three working days of your email.
Event Planning Guides
You should also review the guides and factsheets here before you complete the Event Details Form [.docx].
Contact your Community Events Coordinator for information on Events Traffic Management.
| Title | Summary | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Rooking Carter Awards Nomination Form | A pdf format version of the Charles Rooking Carter Awards Nomination Form. | |
| Event Assessment Matrix | A word document tool to work out how much notice you need to give Council prior to your event. | |
| Application for permit to operate an Amusement Device [WorkSafe] | A pdf format version application for permit to operate an Amusement Device, provided by WorkSafe. | |
| Event Details Form | Please complete this .docx word document and email to communityevents@cdc.govt.nz. | |
| Operation of temporary food stalls | A pdf of a diagram displaying minimum standards for the operation of temporary food stalls. The diagram gives suggestions for best practices and advice such as temperature controls, hand washing and utensil washing facilities, and food protection. | |
| Factsheet: Planning a BBQ or Sausage Sizzle | A PDF format version of our guideline for clubs and voluntary organisations preparing and offering food for sale. | |
| Guide to Organising an Event | A pdf format of a guide to organising an event in Carterton District with Council. | |
| Event Waste Management and Minimisation Plan | A pdf format version of the Event Waste Management and Minimisation Plan for event organisers. For more information visit our Event Waste management page [cdc.govt.nz/services/sustainability/rubbish/event-waste] |
Events Centre
Carterton hosts many community events from small fundraising initiatives to large exhibitions and shows.
Visit the Events Centre website for upcoming events at the Centre, Wairarapa’s premier entertainment venue.
Many events are also listed on the Eventfinder website.
Our Annual Events
ANZAC Commemoration
Carterton remembers our returned servicemen and women, and those that died during the service of their country each April 25.
Daffodil Festival
One of New Zealand’s oldest spring festivals attracts thousands of visitors to see our iconic blooms.
Matariki
Matariki signals the Māori New Year. It is a time of renewal and celebration in New Zealand that begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster.
CHRISTMAS PARADE
Carterton sees in the festive season with a street parade, finishing with a party in the park for all the family.