Carterton District, Carterton

Let's get familiar!

Let's get familiar!

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Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

383 days ago

Masterton Cultural Festival Sat 9th - join the fun

This colourful community event is part of Welcoming Week - you'll see performances from Thiruvathira, Garba & Bhangra Indian dance groups, Pandango Rinconada & Aray Filipino dance groups and a Fijian dance and singing group, as well as a kapa haka performance. There will be a wide … View moreThis colourful community event is part of Welcoming Week - you'll see performances from Thiruvathira, Garba & Bhangra Indian dance groups, Pandango Rinconada & Aray Filipino dance groups and a Fijian dance and singing group, as well as a kapa haka performance. There will be a wide variety of food stalls selling Otai drinks, chop suey, Fijian food, Pakistani street food and Indian street food. Check here for more details on food and performances: www.facebook.com...

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384 days ago

Trading spam

Hayden from Carterton District

No offense to all the tradees out there but I have been seeing a sea of trading posts lately and it's been drowning out everyone else's posts. Can you please minimise what you post as others may need help or recommendations in our community.

Maybe in the near future, the Neighbourly … View more
No offense to all the tradees out there but I have been seeing a sea of trading posts lately and it's been drowning out everyone else's posts. Can you please minimise what you post as others may need help or recommendations in our community.

Maybe in the near future, the Neighbourly developers can set up a separate trading system so important information doesn't get drowned?

Muchly appreciated.

390 days ago

WIN $100 to Celebrate Father's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Nominate your Dad to WIN!

Whether it's your pops, father-in-law, husband, Uncle or a friend, nominate in the comments below why they should WIN a $100 Prezzy® card.

Simply COMMENT to nominate the dad you think deserves to WIN. Don't miss out – reply now and share the love!

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Nominate your Dad to WIN!

Whether it's your pops, father-in-law, husband, Uncle or a friend, nominate in the comments below why they should WIN a $100 Prezzy® card.

Simply COMMENT to nominate the dad you think deserves to WIN. Don't miss out – reply now and share the love!

Out of ideas of what to get for Dad? Visit PriceMe for inspo!

Entries close on August 31st, 2023. Our team will contact the winner on September 1st, 2023.

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384 days ago

Carterton Daffodil Festival - next weekend!

Carterton is gearing up for another huge weekend in September with the return of the iconic Daffodil Festival on Sunday 10 September, and the Big Wai Art show on 8-10 September (next weekend!).

This spring festival is one of New Zealand’s longest running events and often sees more than 10,000 … View more
Carterton is gearing up for another huge weekend in September with the return of the iconic Daffodil Festival on Sunday 10 September, and the Big Wai Art show on 8-10 September (next weekend!).

This spring festival is one of New Zealand’s longest running events and often sees more than 10,000 visitors come to town. People can expect to see all their favourite activities – from daffodil picking at historic Middlerun farm, to steam train excursions, the High Street market, and street performances. And the Wai Art exhibition too.

The festival and these gorgeous flowers just oozes Spring - make a plan with your friends and family to join in on the fun!

wairarapanz.com...

384 days ago

Happy Father's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Father's Day to our wonderful neighbours! We hope you celebrate your dad, poppa, uncle, sons or brothers and remember the ones that can't be with us. May your day be filled with joy and cherished memories!

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384 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.

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385 days ago

Dunk Mayor Ron Mark and help save our Indoor Pool

Amy from Carterton District

Want to publicly ‘dunk’ Carterton Mayor Ron Mark? What’s it worth? Bid on our TradeMe auction and the pleasure could be all yours. The public dunking will take place at the Carterton Daffodil Festival on Sunday 10 September.

See auction - www.trademe.co.nz...

Thanks so much to … View more
Want to publicly ‘dunk’ Carterton Mayor Ron Mark? What’s it worth? Bid on our TradeMe auction and the pleasure could be all yours. The public dunking will take place at the Carterton Daffodil Festival on Sunday 10 September.

See auction - www.trademe.co.nz...

Thanks so much to good-sport Ron Mark for offering himself up for this good cause. All proceeds will be going to the Carterton Indoor Pool Building Replacement Project.

Please help save our local pool, which serves so many - old and young - in Carterton and South Wairarapa. It’s the only all-year-round community pool in Wairarapa outside of Masterton.

Don’t want to bid but want to donate any amount? Any donations - large or small - are grafefully received at our givealittle page - givealittle.co.nz...

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386 days ago

Are you keen to give Mayor Ron Mark a dunk?

Catherine from Greytown

Are you keen to give the Former Minister of Defence and Carterton Mayor Ron Mark a dunk? Ron has kindly volunteered to being dunked on SUNDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER at the Carterton Daffodil Festival to raise funds for the CARTERTON INDOOR POOL Building Replacement Project.

THE POOL IS USED BY a diverse… View more
Are you keen to give the Former Minister of Defence and Carterton Mayor Ron Mark a dunk? Ron has kindly volunteered to being dunked on SUNDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER at the Carterton Daffodil Festival to raise funds for the CARTERTON INDOOR POOL Building Replacement Project.

THE POOL IS USED BY a diverse range of people, young and old, and is not just a place to learn to swim. It's a thriving community that is great for all-round wellbeing. It helps to keep our people mobile, active and connected.

If you’d like to donate – big or small – head to the Givealittle page – www.givealittle.co.nz....

386 days ago

Hill closures at night - details here

A series of Night hill closures is coming up - details here.
createsend.com...

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386 days ago

Hatching a plan

The Team from Resene ColorShop Masterton

Transform your hen house into a colourful garden feature with Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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414 days ago

Poll: True or false? Drinking a glass of red wine every day is good for your heart.

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

To find out the answer, click the link below and take our ‘Truth about alcohol' quiz.

www.heartfoundation.org.nz...

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True or false? Drinking a glass of red wine every day is good for your heart.
  • 50.1% True
    50.1% Complete
  • 49.9% False
    49.9% Complete
2429 votes
390 days ago

Poll: Should you mow your neighbour's berm?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The sun is out, the grass is dry and you've fired up the mower. Your neighbour's half is looking a little overgrown, do you do theirs too?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should you mow your neighbour's berm?
  • 63.9% Yes, it's the neighbourly thing to do
    63.9% Complete
  • 30.7% No, they might start to expect it
    30.7% Complete
  • 3.7% I didn't know we were supposed to mow berms?
    3.7% Complete
  • 1.7% What's a berm?
    1.7% Complete
2425 votes
387 days ago

Fabric, Plants and Art Sale

Bruce and Jeannette Neighbourly Lead from Carterton District

Fabric, Plants and Art Garage Sale

Hi all, I am endeavoring to clear the last of my quilt fabric. Pieces start from $2.50 and nothing more than $15 / metre. There is not alot left but certainly some treasures.
Added to the fabric we will now have original art, art prints and cards.
Also… View more
Fabric, Plants and Art Garage Sale

Hi all, I am endeavoring to clear the last of my quilt fabric. Pieces start from $2.50 and nothing more than $15 / metre. There is not alot left but certainly some treasures.
Added to the fabric we will now have original art, art prints and cards.
Also to be available will be plants surplus to our needs.
Not many more sleeps to go until Friday and more fabric has been added including plants.
The plants available are Canterbury Bells, Hellebores and more.
Friday 15th September 10 to 2pm
Saturday 16th September 10 to 2 pm
The address is 13 Carrington Drive Carterton.

Negotiable

388 days ago

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388 days ago

Staffordshire Jug

Maxine from Masterton District

I have a Myott Staffordshire jug in near perfect condition/one teeny tiny flake off and not very noticeable.

Price: $75

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