Carterton, Wairarapa
By Brenda Anderson
Carterton
Carterton is located in the Wairarapa region, at the heart of the Classic NZ Wine Trail.
Artists are drawn to Carterton for its inspiring landscapes, with the Tararua mountain range to the west, dramatic coastlines to the east, and farmland and grapevines in between.
The Red Moa gallery on the eclectic main street showcases the town’s artistic soul. Check out antique stores, second hand shops and cafes too. An eclectic art trail, the Main Artery, passes through Carterton and showcases the work of local artists.
Established in 1857 to house the workers who built the road from Greytown to Masterton, Carterton is well known for its annual Daffodil Carnival (September) when you can pick armloads of daffodils from a large flower-packed paddock. Every May, Carterton hosts the Oversew Fashion Awards, showcasing fashion design through 'upcycling'.
It's also famouss for having the world's first transsexual Mayor and MP, Georgina Beyer.
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Another day dawns in Fairyland. Meanwhile, there is some serious badness going on in the kingdom. The nasty Queen has just been told by the Mirror that she is not the most beautiful in the kingdom anymore! She wants Snow ... more -
Memorial Square, Carterton, WairarapaSun 14 Jan 2018 9:00AM / Markets and FairsCarterton Farmers' Market is a Sunday market held in the centre of the town. Buy locally grown, fresh veges, Wairarapa-produced olive oils, honey and much more. Watch out for our monthly bumper markets too, on the ... more -
Our weekly pub quiz is held every Monday. It starts at 7pm and finishes by 9:30pm so it's not too late if you have a train to catch in the morning. It is bought to you by Believe It or Not. While a team of 4 to 6 ... more -
Carterton Events Centre, Carterton, WairarapaSun 13 May 2018 7:30PM / ComedyAmerica is like an enormous armed toddler at an all-you-can eat dessert buffet, simultaneously eating and throwing pudding around the room. Who’s going to tell him to stop? Where are his parents? A situation like this ... more -
Featherston Anzac Hall, Featherston, WairarapaWed 25 Apr 2018 8:00PM / JazzThe creativity of acclaimed pianist and composer Jonathan Crayford at the keys of a historic Steinway D Grand Piano. A musical experience normally reserved for audiences in large international cities. Jonathan ... more -
REAP House, Rangitumau Room, Masterton, WairarapaTue 15 May 2018 6:30PM / Family & LifestyleWaste Free Parenting Workshop - Masterton This is a humorous, entertaining and inspirational event full of tips and ideas around ways you can minimise waste in your home especially with young children in the house. ... more -
YMCA Masterton, Masterton, WairarapaMon 7 May 2018 8:00AM / Business & ProfessionalPlease note ticket sales for this course will close one week prior to the course date. Kia Ora, This is an Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) approved practising licence renewal course. Glen ... more -
Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, WairarapaSat 12 May 2018 7:00PM / BluesAratoi & Troubadour Productions present Richard Gilewitz: Fingerstyle guitar acoustic adventurer from USA with support acts: Rimutaka All Star Dixie Swing Band + Bob & Kate. For nearly four decades, American ... more -
Tauherenikau Racecourse, Featherston, WairarapaFri 11 May 2018 6:30PM / FestivalsJoin the Booktown crew for this unique Fish 'n' Chips supper at Rose & Smith. This is a sit-down event with an on-site (cash) bar. The after-dinner speaker is acclaimed writer and reviewer Kate De Goldi. Kate writes ... more -
Kiwi Hall, Featherston, WairarapaFri 18 May 2018 8:00PM / BluesNew Zealand’s most exciting and original contemporary blues performer, Darren Watson is touring intimate venues around New Zealand during May to promote his brand new album ‘Too Many Millionaires’. Watson’s ... more -
Featherston Anzac Hall, Featherston, WairarapaSun 13 May 2018 11:00AM / FestivalsJust how did the city boy, Matt, overcome his terror of making a speech and go on to ‘wow’ his rural audience with this story of a Kiwi wartime hero? In a one-hour workshop for young people packed with props and ... more -
Featherston Memorial RSA, Featherston, WairarapaSat 12 May 2018 2:30PM / FestivalsSouth Wairarapa resident, Gerald Hensley, is one of New Zealand’s most distinguished public servants. He joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1958 and served in Samoa, at the United Nations, the Commonwealth ... more -
Royal Hotel, Featherston, WairarapaSat 12 May 2018 6:30PM / FestivalsIntimate. Real. Anything goes! The New Zealand Book Council’s True Stories Told Live events have been exhilarating and entertaining audiences at sell-out events for the past six years. Writers, artists, musicians, ... more -
Expressions Whirinaki Arts & Entertainment Ct, Upper Hutt, Wellington RegionThu 26 Apr 2018 7:30PM / BluesJulie Lamb is a charting, award winning musician from Wellington. Tonight - showcasing the Awesome Foursome, the JL Outfit share funky pop-rock originals and favourite bluesy covers. “A class act made all the ... more -
Southward Car Museum, Paraparaumu, Kapiti CoastFri 27 Apr 2018 7:00PM / TheatreThe Star of the new Sensing Murder Series Sue Nicholson presents her Sensational new live show Earth, Life & Beyond. Sue's abilities have been seen on TVNZ's 'Sensing Murder', the 'Good Morning' show and 20/20. Her ... more -
Kapiti Coast Comedy Presents: Village Improv Show! Join us for an improvised night of comedy celebrating the talent of the Kapiti Coast! This show will feature new talent with our improv students from Paekakariki, ... more -
Hapai Hall, Upper Hutt, Wellington RegionWed 16 May 2018 6:00PM / Family & LifestyleWaste Free Parenting Workshop - Upper Hutt This is a humorous, entertaining and inspirational event full of tips and ideas around ways you can minimise waste in your home especially with young children in the house. ... more -
St Peters Hall, Paekakariki, Kapiti CoastSun 29 Apr 2018 7:00PM / ComedyAiken Hutcheson brings his first ever solo stand up comedy show to his hometown, Paekakariki, the night after its premier season in the NZ International Comedy Festival! Dracula. The Babadook. Slenderman. Are they ... more -
Kapiti Community Centre, Paraparaumu, Kapiti CoastThu 17 May 2018 6:00PM / Family & LifestyleWaste Free Parenting Workshop - Kapiti This is a humorous, entertaining and inspirational event full of tips and ideas around ways you can minimise waste in your home especially with young children in the house. You ... more -
Walter Nash Centre, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionThu 10 May 2018 3:45PM / Children, Kids, HolidaysCome and join us for a fun yoga class for children aged 5 to 10 years. Koha donation for entry appreciated. Show us your best downward dog or cat and cow. Or maybe even a new unicorn pose. Sara from Seedling Yoga ... more -
Avalon Pavillion, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionSat 19 May 2018 10:00AM / Family & LifestyleWaste Free Parenting Workshop - Lower Hutt This is a humorous, entertaining and inspirational event full of tips and ideas around ways you can minimise waste in your home especially with young children in the house. ... more
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