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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Carterton Events Centre, Carterton, WairarapaSat 25 Aug 2018 7:30PM / FilmThe original cult classic movie had us all in a mind flip, as we entered the time slip and nothing will ever be the same. So get on those costumes, the weirder the better and come along to an event where you're spaced ... more -
Limelight Theatre is proud to announce a short season of Little Acts, featuring two wonderful shows per night. The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard It is a foggy and foreboding day at Muldoon Manor. A game of ... 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 from 9am in Memorial Square. Night Market on 16th June from 4pm at Carterton Events Centre! Buy locally grown, fresh veges, ... more -
Featherston Anzac Hall, Featherston, WairarapaFri 17 Aug 2018 7:30PM / Classical MusicJoin the New Zealand String Quartet for a concert of groundbreaking works that have each taken the quartet genre in new directions. Mozart’s String Quartet in C, K465, acquired the nickname “Dissonance” several ... more -
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park, Masterton, WairarapaFri 31 Aug 2018 8:00PM / Charity, FundraisersCome and see Wairarapa's lovely brides at the 49th Bride of the Year Contest. The event is presented by Masterton Plunket and includes supper. The contest gives brides, who were married during the past year, the ... more -
Rathkeale College, Masterton, WairarapaSat 18 Aug 2018 2:30PM / Variety ConcertsWith legendary saxophone player Alex Nyman and brilliant pianist Thomas Nikora. Narrated by well-known local humorist Michael Wilson as emcee. "Cole Porter was one of the most important composers of the 20th century." - ... more -
Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton, WairarapaWed 5 Sep 2018 2:00PM / Public Talks & ToursAratoi Lecture Series: A short history of New Zealand Art Join Dr Pamela Nunn on her inspiring journey through NZ Art History with a special focus on works from the Aratoi collection. 1. The Art of Encounter ... more -
Eco Lodge, Masterton, WairarapaSun 29 Jul 2018 4:00PM / EducationThis is a hands-on workshop. Participants will: - Make and take home 3 different jars of fermented vegetables. - Get to taste a variety of fermented foods and sourdough bread. - Be provided with starters, a ... more -
Walter Nash Centre, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionWed 15 Aug 2018 6:00PM / Family EntertainmentGot a hidden talent you'd like to showcase on the big stage? Hutt's Got Talent is your moment to shine. Come to one of the four heats and show us what you've got. Want to enter an act? Register at ... more -
A big night of Live Jazz with a country blues intro. Featured is The Kahutara Municipal Brass Band from Wellington with warm-up act, Bob and Kate. more -
Tarureka Estate, Featherston, WairarapaMon 27 Aug 2018 7:00PM / LiteraryShaun owns The Bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland’s National Booktown. He is one of the topline national and international authors who will feature in this year’s WORD Christchurch from 29 August — 2 September at The ... more -
Walter Nash Centre, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionThu 3 May 2018 6:15PM / Mind & BodyEver wanted to try yoga? Then join us for this beginner friendly community yoga class. Hutt City Council's Yoga Flavours is teaming up with Yoga Time who will lead you through a relaxing 60 mins of yoga. Your first ... more -
Wainuiomata Community Hub, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionThu 16 Aug 2018 5:00PM / Family EntertainmentGot a hidden talent you'd like to showcase on the big stage? Hutt's Got Talent is your moment to shine. Come to one of the four heats and show us what you've got. Want to enter an act? Register at ... more -
St Peters Hall, Paekakariki, Kapiti CoastFri 17 Aug 2018 7:30PM / LiteraryYES! International spoken word poetry performer - RikTheMost - is back! After their last strongly supported and super successful St. Peter's show they just had to do another one! They also can't stand to listen to ... more -
Wainuiomata Community Hub, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionFri 17 Aug 2018 10:00AM / Family & LifestyleAt this workshop you’ll watch a puppet show, and then learn to make your own puppets. Bring your puppet to the Hutt Winter Festival on Sat 18 August and be in the Puppet Parade alongside Hutt Winter Festival's Wild ... more -
Wainuiomata Community Library, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionFri 17 Aug 2018 10:00AM / Family & LifestyleLearn how to make a bouquet of ngā puti puti (flowers) using basic harakeke (flax) weaving techniques and traditional methods used by Māori and Polynesians. Limit: 15 participants About the artist: Kody Loretz ... more -
Southward Theatre, Paraparaumu, Kapiti CoastSat 18 Aug 2018 2:00PM / OperaBook now to farewell the Winter blues and enjoy this heart-warming classic of Comic Opera, the ever-popular masterwork of composer Johann Strauss. Memorable catchy tunes are woven into a plot of subterfuge, mistaken ... more -
Wainuiomata Community Hub, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionSat 18 Aug 2018 6:30PM / Family EntertainmentLive Pro Wrestling as NZWPW returns to Wainui. Family entertainment at its best as NZWPWs high flying tag team the Wainui Express return home. more -
Wainuiomata Memorial Hall, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionTue 1 May 2018 6:45PM / Mind & BodyEver wanted to try yoga? Then join us for this beginner friendly community yoga class. Hutt City Council's Yoga Flavours is teaming up with Spiritual Graffiti Yoga who will lead you through a relaxing 60 mins of yoga. ... more -
Kapiti Community Centre, Paraparaumu, Kapiti CoastMon 10 Sep 2018 5:30PM / EducationThe Commission for Financial Capability is running free seminars about living in retirement villages with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners. The seminars focus on ... more -
Horowhenua District Council, Levin, HorowhenuaFri 24 Aug 2018 6:30PM / Family & LifestyleWaste Free Living Workshop - Horowhenua, Levin Through this exciting seminar, you will be inspired, become motivated and take control of your household's impact on our future. What else? You get a free $100 goodie ... more -
Walter Nash Stadium, Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionThu 6 Sep 2018 6:30PM / RockThe Rock are proud to Present Devilskin on tour throughout New Zealand during September 2018 Energised and amped DEVILSKIN emerge from Roundhead Recording Studio and look forward to delivering a blistering new set of ... more
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