Carterton District, Carterton

Movin' March

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Movin’ March celebrates the benefits of walking, scooting and biking to school. The month long event is run by Greater Wellington in partnership with local councils and is free for primary schools in the Wellington region.

Walking, cycling and scooting to school have many benefits for tamariki. … View moreMovin’ March celebrates the benefits of walking, scooting and biking to school. The month long event is run by Greater Wellington in partnership with local councils and is free for primary schools in the Wellington region.

Walking, cycling and scooting to school have many benefits for tamariki. As well as being a great opportunity for regular exercise in the outdoors, they improve independence, physical and mental health, decision making, risk assessment and road safety skills.

How will you celebrate Movin’ March?

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Keep an eye on the sky this weekend!

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Wings over Wairarapa tickets are still available for this weekend. Drop into the Masterton or Martinborough i-SITE's to get yours!
Excitement on the Saturday, at 2pm with a fly past of a B-52 Stratofortress, never been seen in New Zealand before!

Wings Over Wairarapa: site map, road directions, programme

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

Over 100 events to celebrate tamariki

The Team from Children's Day

Next Sunday 3 March is Children's Day! A time to celebrate the tamariki of New Zealand and put them first. There are lots of family-friendly events on all over Aotearoa to mark the day. Check out what's on in your neighbourhood at www.childrensday.org.nz...

Boil water notice lifted in Martinborough after almost three weeks

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

The water in Martinborough is now safe to drink after almost three weeks of having no potable water…

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Pig food wanted

Allyson from Opaki

Would anyone have any food suitable for pigs on a regular basis? Leftovers/stale food from somewhere like a bakery or a fruit & vege shop? We can pick up. Happy to pay.

Swan Plants

Lou from Carterton District

Swan plants are back in stock at Clareville Nursery & Garden Centre. Phone 063798604 to secure yours.

Want to improve health outcomes for our community?

Emma Harrison from Wellington Free Ambulance

Wellington Free Ambulance provides pre-hospital health care to all our communities. With the introduction of a new Consumer Council, we are looking for patients and carers to work collaboratively with us and help improve our services and the way we do things.

If you are over 18, live in Greater … View moreWellington Free Ambulance provides pre-hospital health care to all our communities. With the introduction of a new Consumer Council, we are looking for patients and carers to work collaboratively with us and help improve our services and the way we do things.

If you are over 18, live in Greater Wellington or the Wairarapa, have used one of our services in the past two years, as a patient or carer, and are keen to improve the health outcomes for our communities please visit wfa.org.nz/consumercouncil

Applications of interest close on Friday 8 March 2019. Register here

Art Works

John from Masterton District

Wanted: Old artworks, oils and watercolours painted by William Jason Hill, my grandfather, during the period 1890-1920 or thereabouts. He lived and worked as a printer/compositor up and down the Wairarapa and was known as a prolific and talented artist.
I have never seen any of his paintings and … View moreWanted: Old artworks, oils and watercolours painted by William Jason Hill, my grandfather, during the period 1890-1920 or thereabouts. He lived and worked as a printer/compositor up and down the Wairarapa and was known as a prolific and talented artist.
I have never seen any of his paintings and look forward to seeing an example of his work whether available to purchase or just to view.

Golden Shears - get your ticket to one of the many events on

The Golden Shears will kick off next Thursday 28th Feb and we can't wait!
It's going to be an action packed 3 days as we see the best sheep shearers, wool pressers and wool handlers put it all on the line for the title. From Thursday 28th Feb - Saturday 2nd March
Tickets are priced from… View moreThe Golden Shears will kick off next Thursday 28th Feb and we can't wait!
It's going to be an action packed 3 days as we see the best sheep shearers, wool pressers and wool handlers put it all on the line for the title. From Thursday 28th Feb - Saturday 2nd March
Tickets are priced from just $5 - there's a huge variety of types of competition you can see. A world class sporting event right on your doorstep. Come in to see us at either the Masterton or Martinborough i-SITEs to buy your ticket .