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JUNE 2021
◗ Council explains
water issues
Cover image: Hilary Capper
◗ New businesses in town
◗ Midwinter excitement
◗ Community awards
Editorial
This time last year, the only story in town was Covid-19 and how
well we had all done in keeping it at bay.
Some of us even enjoyed the more relaxed atmosphere around
town, and the freedom to walk and cycle with gay abandon.
A year later, and we have pushed Covid-19 into the recesses of our
minds, choosing instead to devote our concern to the quality of our
drinking water.
Some people took exception to the recent contamination being
termed a crisis, it merely being an inconvenience to have to boil
water, while others felt it was a major lapse by our Council.
Tom Conwell, Carterton
Like Covid-19, we came out the other side, but in both examples
there is no certainly that we have it beaten. Plant Pots, Water Bowls
We have devoted page 8 to the water issue, so our Council can & Concrete Furniture
explain what went wrong and how it was remedied.
The water problems coincided with Ken and Sylvia McWilliams
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sending in an article based on their installation of an underground 021 022 44174
rainwater storage tank alongside their new-build house in Carterton.
Given our problems with water shortages, they expressed
amazement that such an installation was not compulsory for all new-
builds, much as it is where they came from on the Kapiti Coast (see
page 12).
They say the key saving for the community is that they are not
using valuable potable water for irrigation, and feel they are certainly
doing their bit for water conservation.
Surely it is time our Council considered the Kapiti Coast approach?
Paul Dykes
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Part of her exhibition of prints to raise Safe Hands Plumbing 9
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New eatery opens
Coming home
to Kāinga
Shelley Browne is back where she started, and couldn’t be any
happier about it.
Carterton born, she is loving being back in her home town to set
up Kāinga Eatery at the sunny end of the new shopping complex
alongside New World.
“I’ve always wanted my own business,” she explains. “My
grandfather was a jeweller in Carterton and my parents had their
own businesses. I’m so pleased this opportunity came up in such a
great location.”
Kāinga means home, says Shelley, and that is exactly the ambiance
she seeks to create at her eatery. “I’m going home. I think about
warmth, love, sitting at the table with family, good food, chatting –
it’s a nice feeling.
“To be able to do this in a modern, vibrant setting is special. Delays
in the fit-out have held back our grand opening, but we started
trading from late May.”
Shelley is looking to chef Boyd MacKenzie to use his Cook Island
flair to create a menu that is a little different from anything else on
offer in Carterton. Seafood features prominently, with paua and kina
making surprise – and delicious – appearances in Kiwi-style food. Shelley has the place just right
Kāinga Eatery will open every day from 7am and run through to
3.30pm, and eventually open again for the evening trade of Friday There will be a covered-in pergola out back, and heaters out the front
and Saturday nights. overlooking the New World carpark.”
“My husband Tony will help out on the nights. We want to make The big windows will make people-watching a prime activity, she
full use of the outside seating areas that offer views of the mountains. predicts.
Breast cancer
Showing your
true colours
A Pink Ribbon Breakfast was hosted in
Carterton by Marilyn Smethurst on Friday,
21 May, and raised $655 for Breast Cancer
Foundation New Zealand.
Thank you to everyone who contributed
so generously. As well as a beautiful morning
tea, we had games, a quiz, a raffle and an
auction, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed
catching up with old friends, or getting to
know new ones.
Look out for this event next year and let’s
make it even bigger.
Pott Butler Pink Ribbon guests at a breast cancer fundraiser
Pink Shirt Day Heritage Lifecare
Driving home Birthday celebrations
the message stress values
There was a wonderful array of pink at Tranzit’s depots around Last month residents, staff and families joined for a special
the country as team members marked Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa, a morning tea to celebrate Heritage Lifecare’s ninth birthday.
movement to speak up, stand together and stop bullying whether it Our CEO Norah Barlow spoke to everyone present through a
be in the workplace, at home or on the sporting field. video link about the importance of being together and a chance to
Huge thanks to Metlink, who gave drivers the green light to wear recognise and appreciate the value we bring into people’s lives.
pink while driving urban bus services and thanks to everyone who Roseneath Lifecare is currently looking for more volunteers to
helped get in behind this great initiative. assist with our recreational programme. If you are interested in
helping on any particular day or if you have a particular talent that
you would like to share with our residents, please contact us on
06 379 4018. Our diversional therapist Ann Wilson would be happy
to chat with you.
Tranzit’s drivers, operations team members and support teams up and
down the Wairarapa donned pink T-shirts or wore splashes of pink colour
Dao Traditional Thai Massage
Relaxing Oil Massage
and Healing Staff dressed for Pink Shirt Day on Friday 21 May to reinforce awareness
that bullying is not OK
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Winter Festival Beer festival
Ice rink is back Claiming a
Wairarapa we heard you loud and clear back
in 2018. Remember that night you all came down, it was the middle world beater
of winter, but one of those beautifully clear Wairarapa winter nights. Carterton beer festival promoters Page 42 Cafe & Gelato and
You lined up and eagerly awaited entry to… the Ice Rink. Almo’s Books are hopeful of a world first at the Carterton Events
It’s haunted us. Victims of our own success, for sure, but hey it Centre, 50 Holloway St, on 10 July
wasn’t all bad, we know the kids loved it. We tried to make it up to Not sure, or too busy to find out, they believe this could well be the
you in 2020, but Covid-19 put the kibosh on that. world’s smallest beer festival – potentially a wee ripper of a festival
That’s why this year we’ve gone bigger, we’ve gone better… we’ve featuring breweries, cideries, live music and food trucks.
gone REAL! Supported by Carterton District Council, The Smallest Beer Festival,
The 2021 Carterton Heart of Winter Festival has it all, a 160 sqm Carterton, complements the unique blend of culture, heritage and
REAL ice rink, family friendly activities, shows, beer, food, wine, red taste making in the Wairarapa.
carpet movie premieres, fairy lights… Bookings for the session times (12-4pm and 5pm-9pm) can be
We’re sticking to what makes Carterton the Heart of the Wairarapa made at www.cartertonec.co.nz/winterfestival
– community, family and fun! Bringing their own blend of Good-Time Americana to Carterton,
From Friday 9 until Sunday 18 July the only place you’ll want to be T-Bone will warm hearts and get toes tapping. Featuring a line-up
is right here in the Heart of the Wairarapa. Carterton District Council of über-talented musicians playing fiddles, mandolins, guitars and
has pulled out all the stops to find something for pretty much banjo, and a repertoire that ranges from zydeco to old-time, blues
everyone. to originals.
You’ll be able to pre-book your ice skating session, as well as all The beer festival line-up includes Sup Brewing, Masterton;
the other events we know you want to come to. Tickets to all events Hangar Brewery, Hood Aerodrome Masterton; Boneface, Upper Hutt;
are available online now at www.cartertonec.co.nz/winterfestival, or Abandoned Brewery, Wellington; Forecast Cider, Greytown; and Tee
come in and see us at the Carterton Events Centre and we do it all Pee Cider, Greytown.
for you. Food vendors are Rock Dogs, Balter and Page 42 Gelato.
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Carterton Community Heroes Recognition is its own reward The Crier is pleased to announce the first recipients of the Carterton Crier Community Heroes award, sponsored by Page 42 Café and Gelato. The monthly winner receives a $50 voucher to spend at Page 42 Café in any way they choose (food and beverages, gifts, art). Café owner Josh Coe and his team are keen to highlight the many examples of good work by good people in our community – what he calls the unsung heroes. The Crier is happy to help select and to announce the winners. Our inaugural winner is 14-year-old Mindy Parry, who organised a 160km coast-to- coast fundraising trek from Castlepoint to Kapiti. She walked mostly along the roadside, except for a short stretch of Hutt Valley motorway, having crossed the Remutakas via the rail trail, before crossing the Akatarawas. Her mum Kylie is really proud of her – even though mum had to walk with her the whole way. Mindy trained all summer and every weekend to prepare. The money she raised will help gender-diverse people in our region and beyond, a cause close to her heart. The walk was from Castlepoint to Kapiti and took five days and many blisters. Grandparents Sandra and Peter Debney think she’s a great example of a Carterton young person. Please send in your nominees to Page 42 Café or crier.ed@gmail.com Mindy Charles Rooking Carter awards Record nominations from community We are proud to announce that this year we have received a record Finalists have been selected across the five categories. The 15 number of 55 nominations across the five Charles Rooking Carter finalists for 2021 are: Community Awards categories. Voluntary Community Services Award: Jan Farr, Sue Fleet, Kylie The Charles Rooking Carter Community Awards was created by the Mole. Carterton District Council in 1994 to acknowledge and celebrate the Carterton Lions Youth Award: Maddox Swanson, Larissa O’Brian, outstanding volunteer work, business innovation and achievements Meg Hunter. of members in our community. MoreFM Boosting Business Award: Clareville Nursery, 3 Mile, “Our community showed its resilience after an extremely Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival. challenging year in 2020 and headed into 2021 so strongly connected Carterton New World Environmental & Sustainability: Little Green and booming more than ever. It’s no wonder that our people saw the Dunny, Esther Dijkstra, Te Kura Papatūānuku Wairarapa Earth School. chance to celebrate their friends, neighbours and local businesses to Gain Momentum Civic Award: Wayne and Jennifer Poutoa, Yvonne such a high extent,” said Mayor Greg Lang. O’Dowd, Sharon Aston. The panel of community representatives who have judged the The Charles Rooking Carter Supreme winner will be chosen from categories, and is made up of people from local businesses, Hurunui the winners of each category. o Rangi, Carterton District Council, and the volunteer sectors. The The awards evening is being held at the Carterton Events Centre panel was blown away by the number and calibre of nominees, on Saturday 19 June. Available tickets will be announced via the saying it was incredibly hard to narrow it down to finalists and Carterton District Council Facebook page and website once the ultimately a winner. finalists, judges, and sponsors have been allocated seats.
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Boil water response
Council explains water issues
Last month, the Council promised a comprehensive public report sump was dug out and piping installed to remove any discharge
of the investigation and remedial work taken during the boil water and eliminate any contamination potential. Extensive reticulation
notice, and the ongoing plans for its water infrastructure. This is now flushing was undertaken.
available online at cdc.govt.nz/water and is summarised below. The Lincoln Rd line was flushed, and a scour valve installed for the
Carterton’s urban water supply is provided from two sources – first time.
the Kaipaitangata Stream and the Frederick St bores. Water from the On 1 April 2021, a further low-level E.coli reading was reported
Kaipaitangata Stream is treated at the Kaipaitangata Water Treatment at Fisher Place. Leak Detection Services was engaged to seek out
Plant and stored in two reservoirs. It comes into the urban network any leaks in the network that allow for possible contamination. The
down a trunk main from the treatment plant storage tanks to the Council was notified of a leak on the corner of Lincoln/Victoria, which
urban reticulation network was repaired immediately.
On Tuesday 9 March, a testing point in the network failed to meet Some of the contamination readings coincided with subdivision
the E.coli maximum allowable variation (MAV) limit in accordance water connections. It is possible that during connections when water
with the New Zealand Drinking-Water Standards. Both the Council mains are turned off (and therefore no pressure drop detected) and
and Ministry of Health were alerted. new lines connected, that contaminants could enter the system if the
Another sample at the testing point was undertaken and delivered new lines had not properly been treated.
directly to the testing laboratory in Seaview that afternoon. The re- When one of these connections was transferred to Council
test met the MAV limit. However, on Friday 12 March, two testing ownership and a precautionary flush of the line was undertaken,
points in the network failed to meet the E.coli MAV limit. The re-test particulate matter was identified in the water. Contractors are now
process was repeated, daily sampling begun, and a boil water notice permitted to connect to the Council water mains only if they have
was issued. pre-approval to do so.
The Council was offered advice and guidance by Wellington Further steps and future-proofing include:
Water’s Chief Advisor Potable Water, Network Development and New sampling storage procedures have been adopted.
Delivery, Laurence Edwards and CEO of Lutra, Jason Colton. They A database for collation and centralisation of sampling data has
then conducted an onsite high-level review of the Frederick St plant. been obtained.
Adjustments were made to the start-up procedure for the The Council is mid-way through a planned upgrade of the
Frederick St plant. Lutra suggested improvements and all possible Frederick St treatment plant. This work is a high priority and will
work was undertaken. be accelerated as much as possible. Further regular updates will be
The chlorine dosing pump at Frederick St was inspected and a provided. Sign up at cdc.govt.nz/newsletter
new chlorine analyser installed. The UV control cabinet was replaced Epro NZ has been contracted to undertake CDC’s Drinking Water
at Kaipaitangata. Safety Plan in line with new Drinking water Standards as outlined by
The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA data) for Taumata Arowai.
both water treatment plants was reviewed by Lutra and Wellington The Council has reduced to twice weekly testing as advised by
Water for any errors in either plant’s workings. the Drinking Water Assessor, coupled with real time monitoring and
The sample points for testing increased from 9 to 18 and flushing recording for free chlorine levels with daily flushing.
throughout the network was undertaken. Both Frederick St reservoirs Lutra will provide a detailed review of the Kaipaitangata plant to
were drained, inspected, and cleaned with a super-chlorinated spray ascertain what, if any, upgrade requirements may be necessary in the
mix. Both tanks were tested for ground leaks. All known backflows on future.
the reticulation network and commercial sector were re-tested.
Supplied by Carterton District Council
The existing mesh anti-vermin
grates were replaced with stainless
steel. The number of flushing
points was increased from 44 to 66.
On Thursday 18 March, the
Council identified a potential point
of contamination – a disused scour
valve 200m from the Kaipaitangata
treatment plant. The scour valve
outlet was at a level below both the
culvert inlet and outlet, creating
a pool in which the disused scour
valve outlet sat.
The pressure at this top end of
the Kaipaitangata main trunk line
is surprisingly light and a potential
of a scour valve failure allowed for
the ponded and stagnant water The sump pit dug out to create an open trench for piping the stormwater and scour valve discharge away
to enter the main trunk line. The from the current site
Ka Pai Carterton Digital Seniors
Youth put best foot Help it all make sense
forward Digital Seniors is a fast-growing charitable trust, and we are
looking for more volunteers to help seniors with their digital devices.
The Village documentary You don’t have to be a tech wizard; we are looking for people with
launch event truly blazed, a working knowledge of how the average phone or tablet works (and
when 230 invited guests can explain it to others). Above all, we’re looking for people who are
packed the Carterton kind, patient, and who want to really make a difference in the life of a
Events Centre to attend a senior.
prominent Wairarapa Youth Volunteering with us is very rewarding and is a fantastic way to
Week event celebrating a meet and get to know some of the amazing seniors in our community,
“Youth at Risk” Housing as well as joining a very special team of volunteers.
Initiative in Carterton. We’d need you for a few hours a week to help in the following
With a focus on youth, locations: Masterton (at the Library) – Wednesdays from 10am–12
the evening kicked off pm; a Masterton Rest Home – Fridays from 10:30am–12pm or a
with a music performance Carterton Rest Home – Monday’s from 10am–12pm
from Meg Hunter and Alex If you would like more information, please call 0800 373 646 or
Hartley of Kuranui College email sarah.wright@digitalseniors.co.nz
– it was standing room only
as guests filled every inch of
the foyer space.
When the main Jurnee Aroha Millward
auditorium doors were cast
open, the crowd was met with a joyous pōwhiri as Te Wharekura o
Te Wairarapa delivered a stunning kapahaka medley as people took
their seats.
The evening was hosted by Ka Pai Carterton and engaged
speakers Wayne Poutoa (co-Founder of The Village), Dale Williams
(Youth 2 Work, Wairarapa and Mayor’s Taskforce For Jobs, Carterton),
Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan (Minister for Youth) and Ara Taiohi A gaggle of Digital Seniors coaches
(founders of Youth Week, Aotearoa). The evening was held together
by Carterton local, Dallas Te Rangi who added a new string to his bow
in MCing his first major speaking engagement.
The true stars of the evening were third-year residents of The
Village, Jurnee Aroha Millward (20) and Isaiah Woods (22). They
bravely shared intimate moments of their emotional life journeys and
talked about overcoming significant obstacles to become stronger
young people. Their support network of whānau, friends, educators,
neighbours and agencies were all there to cheer them on.
Carterton’s mayor, Greg Lang, expressed his thoughts of gratitude
for the evening. “Thanks for putting on one of the most powerful and
inspiring events I have been to…”
For those interested in seeing The Village documentary, keep an
eye on upcoming community screenings or contact Jen or Wayne
Poutoa at Carterton Baptist Church on Broadway, Carterton.
Cimone Grayson, Ka Pai Carterton
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Wairarapa Film Festival
Award-winning local
films and filmmakers
The Wairarapa Film Festival is a celebration of local film and
filmmakers, featuring animated, short and feature films, workshops,
and guest appearances from a range of veteran to emerging
filmmakers.
Festival Director Jane Ross has lovingly curated the Wairarapa
film content. “I can hardly wait to share these films with our local
audiences, who will have the opportunity to view classic and
contemporary films that have links to Wairarapa.” The Carterton crew
A special triple-bill, red carpet film event will take place at the Archival images of local cinemas will be on display at the Wairarapa
Carterton Event Centre on Saturday 17 July. The programme includes Archives and at the Carterton Events Centre foyer. The images will
three short films and the premiere of a locally shot feature film. also travel with the film festival to different towns and be displayed in
Special guests have been invited to speak about the creative aspects our libraries. Jane says that she wanted to share the history of cinema
of their film projects. and cinema-going.
On Sunday 18 July there’s a special workshop hosted by filmmakers The winter programme will feature as part of the Carterton Winter
Eli Hill and Jason Ellis. Come and meet them in the Carterton Events Festival from 9–18 July. Circus Cinema in Martinborough will host
Centre’s Rangitahi Hub at 2:15pm. They’ll share with you their the Spring Programme from 27–31 October. Festival programmes
knowledge of the film industry and help you to understand the are available from local cafés, libraries, information centres and at
pathways to self-fund your own film. waifilmfest.co.nz
Sunset Cinema Cycling group
Two great In the hot seat
films screening Last month we got a good insight into how to cycle more safely
around trucks.
Our feature for Friday 11 June is Merata: We took turns sitting in the truck driver’s seat, to get a perspective
How Mum Decolonised the Screen (2018). A of what can be seen and not seen. It was a great learning experience.
beautiful tribute to pioneering indigenous Then we went for our weekly Wednesday morning ride around the
filmmaker and activist Merata Mita as told by country roads of the Wairarapa. New riders are welcome to join our
her youngest son, Heperi Mita. eclectic mix of electric, road and mountain bikes, and not forgetting
His first film is a remarkable achievement; a portrait of a great the two hounds that often come along for the ride.
woman who made landmark documentaries and in 1988 produced Skipper and Leo, the Cycling Hounds
Mauri, the first feature written and directed by a Māori woman. Her
contribution to indigenous storytelling has international significance.
Our feature for Friday 9 July is Border (2018). Based on a short story
from Let the Right One In author John Ajvide Lindqvist, this genre-
defying supernatural romantic thriller draws us into the mysterious
life of a gifted outsider.
Details at www.sunsetcinemacarterton.comSupporting local whenever we can!
Water tanks
Making environmental
sense
Foraging for walnuts
When we made the move to Carterton, primarily to be closer to
family, we decided to build a new home, but one with sustainability
in mind.
Wairarapa streets, parks, roadsides, hedges, and paddocks provide An early environmental decision was to capture our rainwater and
surroundings for foraging walnuts. lessen the demand on potable water, having moved from the Kapiti
Autumn/winter is the season to forage for them, but don’t forget Coast where it has been mandatory to install a rainwater tank since
to get permission from the landowner or occupant of private land if 2009.
that’s where they’re growing. For us, it was an easy decision to install a 25,000-litre, in-ground
Nut trees are warmth-loving trees found in cool temperate areas tank and pump system for external use. There is a trickle feed from
and as a result are happy in Wairarapa. Walnuts were brought to New the town supply when the tank gets down to 3000 litres, so that
Zealand by English and French settlers and the trees will produce for the submersible pump does not run dry, but predominantly we are
120 years or more. The variety most common here is Juglans regia. utilising rainwater and conserving potable water.
Wait until walnuts are ripe and have fallen (mid-autumn) and We have been in our house since mid-October 2020 and have
gather them from the ground. Remove the black hull (it can cause been using our tank water on our new plantings – we got down to
them to rot instead of dry out), but leave the brown shells with the about half-full this summer, but the two days of rain we had late
nuts inside. Walnuts are extremely perishable and after harvesting February topped it up to full again.
them you must keep them in an open dry place like a basket as they For those building in the Wairarapa, we really do think that the
decay quickly if stored damp or in a place without air circulation. three councils should mandate that all new builds have to put in an
If you store them in a cool, dry, dark place such as a fridge they’ll underground tank.
stay fresh for up to six months or in a freezer for over a year. The tank we chose is a Duracrete, with a centre column and is
Walnuts can be caramelised and are delicious. certified for drive-on, light vehicle. We have put drive-on Cirtex
plastic honeycomb material down and pebbled it so the area is
totally usable. We have piped round the boundary with 25mm piping
to allow easy irrigation for the garden.
The key saving for the community is that we are not using valuable
potable water for irrigation, and we are certainly doing our bit for
water conservation.
Ken and Sylvia McWilliams
Ingredients
½ cup freshly-shelled walnut Olive oil for frying
halves Pinch ground cayenne
1½ tablespoons icing sugar
Method
To caramelise walnuts, first cook them in a pot of boiling water for five
minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel. Toss walnuts and icing
sugar together in a bowl until well coated. Heat some oil and shallow
fry walnuts until golden, about two minutes. Drain on a paper towel
and allow to cool. Season to taste and sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
Now you see it… now you don’tHospice Wairarapa
Pop-up store for men’s clothing
Hospice Wairarapa are always very thankful for all the donations us to run a Pop-Up Shop.
received that can be sold in our retail outlets in Masterton, Greytown The Pop-Up Shop will be set up in the St Johns Hall – Main Street,
and the weekly garage sale. Greytown just opposite our Hospice Wairarapa Greytown Shop.
Of late we have received numerous large donations of great We will be open 10am-4pm, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July.
quality men’s clothing, accessories and shoes which has encouraged Clothing brands include Workshop, Gap, Line 7, Kathmandu,
Versace, 3 Wise Men, Rembrandt, Diesel and more, and all items are
in near-new condition and all sizes.
Rethinking local systems In July we will be celebrating our first birthday of our Greytown
Exploring alternatives
Shop and would like to thank everyone for their contributions and
support.
We would love to welcome you in to our stores, whether you are
Adapting to an uncertain world requires a creative rethinking of donating goods, buying or simply browsing.
how we can meet our needs at local levels.
Living Economies hosted a series of public talks at Carterton
Events Centre on 7-8 May looking at the ways people are doing Carterton Golf
things differently using innovative tools and models that empower
and strengthen communities. Mother and son winners
Access to land and housing was one theme. Amber Craig It was a lovely day for golf when
(Tahetoka) talked about the aspirations behind her Go Fund Me some of our members took part in the
campaign to buy a block of ancestral land to be reclaimed for Māori annual mixed 4 BBB (4-ball best ball)
use. An overview of collective land ownership models and land trusts
stableford competition for the Elder
was presented by Bryan Innes.
Trophy.
Access to land and housing is becoming a challenge for increasing
We had a good field of players
numbers of people. How can people work together to secure access
paired up to try their best to win.
to land?
Some good scores were made, with
Saturday’s sessions looked at where the current system is failing the trophy being won by mother-and-
and how we can work together to grow alternatives that promote son duo Sharrie and Ant Gibbons. The winners of the Elder Trophy
connection, strong relationships, local trading systems, community
Wendy Wills Sharrie and Ant Gibbons
and environmental health.
Living Economies trustees Deirdre Kent, Helen Dew and Nicole
Foss presented a big-picture view of the current money system,
donut economics as a model that recognises natural limits, the end
of cheap energy, political instability, what’s ahead as we move into
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Raihānia Tipoki discussed impacts of colonisation and capitalism
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The Carterton currency group talked about their current activities
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Archives on the move Meet the
Two modest Carterton buildings are linked through purpose: a
1957 red brick and an 1895 in wood. committee
Carterton District Historical Society is now at 150 High St North. We thought you might want to learn more about the volunteer
We’ve been reflecting on the history of the two buildings we have committee members of No.23 Art Gallery.
recently called home, and the generosity of the owners of each. Jane is an artist and the founder of The Gallery and has spent a
We leave 44 Broadway, erected in 1957, which was purpose built as great deal of time and energy making her vision of a community
a dentist surgery and office space by the first owners, BD Walsh and gallery that focuses on local artists and making all of our visitors feel
CC Deller. Interestingly, Carterton’s first computer was housed in the welcome, making sure that there is something for everyone’s taste
building in the 1970s, a large machine filling the length of one wall. and budget.
The building was sold to Tommy and Alison Underhill in 2001 and Anthea is an artist specialising in watercolour who is well
Alison stored ballet costumes at the rear. As she and Tommy were connected in the Wairarapa and has sourced us some wonderful
very active members of the Carterton District Historical Society, they embellishments for No.23 at a minimum of cost. She runs a monthly
generously provided space for our use, for which the society is thankful. watercolour workshop at The Gallery.
In contrast, our new location at 150 High St began life as Billows and Vicki is our business mind and keeps us on subject at our monthly
Smith Photographers, 1895-1899, its distinctive peaked façade being meetings. Amongst other duties, she runs the mailing list and sends
one of the few remaining visible features from High St. It was erected out our general mailings as well as assisting with the publishing of
on a section that also originally housed the Pioneer Hotel, built in 1859. the Wai Art Canvas newsletter. She has developed and oversees our
The next traceable business arrived in 1920; a succession of volunteer training programme.
Chinese laundries that operated 1920–1960 under four successive Fran is the no-nonsense brain of our finance system. She makes
tenants. The Senior Citizens’ Association used the building for many sure that our artists and creditors are paid every month.
years from 1960, sharing common interests. Judith is our jack of all trades and steps in to fill all the empty shifts.
Latterly, it has been earthquake strengthened and beautifully A few of our other contributors are Graeme (who does a weekly
restored. The most recent owners, Jeff Montgomery and Dean 2½ hour shift and sends out the weekly volunteer roster), Roger S
Halifax, have generously allowed us use of the front of the building, does a great job as No.23’s handyman and is also one of our talented
for which we are grateful. Pop in and visit to find out more about our artists. Ruth is always ready to sew up anything we need, including
collection on Tuesdays 1pm-4pm, or by appointment (379 9021). special bags for folks who purchase her jams and preserves. Viv is
Sources: CDHS Archives, Banks D, Russell M, Toucher R. always willing to help create an interesting window display. You will
Carterton District Historical Society usually find Cheryl and Nola having a bit of fun on a Sunday.
150 High St North Left to right: Vicki, Jane, Anthea, Fran, Judith
Family * Education * Fun!
“We educate while we care, and care while we educate”
Two Wonderful Centres
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31 Augustus Street, Carterton 190 Belvedere Road, Carterton
Phone: 06 379 7699 Phone: 06 379 7590
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Specialist Early Childhood Centre Specialist Early Childhood Centre
for Children aged 0–3 years for Children aged 3–5 years
100% Trained Registered Teachers * Excellent Ratios * Owned by two Carterton familiesMenzshed
Saying farewell to a founder
Sadly we are saying Good to see there has been a steady increase in small projects –
goodbye to a much-loved ones that take only a session or two to complete are popular, keeping
founding member, who is members active and connected. Although we are keen to take jobs
relocating to Rolleston to from the community and we do fix things, are well equipped and can
be closer to his family. provide skilled crafts people, we are not the repair shop as seen on
Brian O’Donnell has TVNZ – there are limitations on what even we can do.
been a stalwart of the club If the Menzshed sounds like the sort of club for you, then come
since its conception. He down and have a look. Tuesday and Thursday morning at the A&P
epitomised the core value show grounds, or ring Stephen on 027 488 7155.
of the Menzshed, enjoying
the company and being
there when needed. I’m
sure he will be pleased that
he is leaving the club in
such a strong position.
Brian was particularly
Brian O’Donnell effective in the tea room,
setting up for the morning
coffee tea break – even running down town for scones, if running
short, then cleaning up after us. He will be hard to replace. However,
if you think you can fill those big shoes, please apply.
Donations of goods keep coming in. This time there was a
difference, among the range of tools and materials that are greatly
appreciated, our eyes lit up when we saw a 3/4 competition slate-top
snooker table, with all the accessories.
The felt covering will have to be replaced, which should not be too
much of a problem for our skilled and eager members. Then it’s rack
up the balls and break them. Unwrapping the snooker table
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Real Estate is still the best data. I’m encouraged by looking at our totals –more than 1300
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There are only nine sites in the Carterton District on TrapNZ’s map,
do all the hard work for ranging from Riversdale Stoats to Donnelly Flats. I’d like to see every
you. street, every reserve and every farm be part of Predator-Free Carterton,
involving locals of all ages in our very own Fight for the Wild.
Dianne Gates TrapNZ isn’t just about predators. You can record bird counts,
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Celia Wade-Brown, biodiversity manager for Duntulm Farm in
the Mangatārere Valley, a new WaiP2K forum member and a board
member of Predator-Free Wellington.What’s On in Carterton Kindly sponsored by Lamb-Peters Print, Greytown
Meet the Crier Bring your story or idea to one of our editorial team at Sunset Cinema at Carterton Events Centre Friday 11 June Merata:
Page 42 Café, High St next to Almo’s Books, at 10am Thursday 17 June How Mum Decolonised the Screen (2018). Doors open at 7pm,
Aratoi exhibitions Then and Now – A Century of Masterton Art Club; movie starts at 7:30pm, and screening Friday 9 July Border www.
Within the hours of darkness – Astrophotography; Pūkana: Te Karu sunsetcinemacarterton.com
o Te Ika – Moments in Māori Performance. Aratoi is open Tuesday to The smallest beer festival, Carterton Events Centre, 10 July, tickets
Sunday, 10am–4pm, free admittance, www.aratoi.org.nz and details at www.cartertonec.co.nz/winterfestival
Art exhibition of prints to raise funds for Kids Can, 17 June 2021, WaiGuys Social event for gay men, drinks followed by mid-winter
5.30pm, Heart of Arts, 47 High St North, Carterton dinner. Saturday 19 June, Brac and Bow, Featherston. Contact
Carterton’s Winter Festival 9-18 July, Beer Festival, A Taste of waiguys@gmail.com or facebook.com/waiguys
Carterton Competition, and ice rink. For more information, contact Wairarapa Alpaca Owners are invited to a cluster meeting on
Jenny Gasson on 022 090 3864 or jenny@gasson.co.nz Sunday 20 June at 10.30am, at 143A Matapihi Rd (off Black Rock Rd,
Carterton Craft Market Open 7 days from 10am–3pm. Call Desley Te Ore Ore) in Masterton. Please bring something to share for lunch.
027 787 8558 For more info or RSVP email purelyalpacas.nz@gmail.com
Carterton Farmers’ Market Memorial Square. Weekly markets Wairarapa Film Festival is a celebration of local film and filmmakers,
Sunday. Email info@cartertonmarket.co.nz or phone 027 663 9011 including Eli Hill, Jason Ellis, Pip Reisch, William Connor and Stephen
Kreft, Carterton Event Centre, 9–18 July 2021. Festival information is
Go Carterton social event at 3mile, the Carterton co-working hub on
available at waifilmfest.co.nz
the High St, Carterton, on Thursday 24 June at 5:30pm
WaiWord annual writing competition, Sunday, 4 July, 3pm at
Greytown music group Soprano Jenny Wollerman with pianist
Carterton Community Courthouse, Holloway St, Carterton. For
Emma Sayers, 4pm on Sunday 27 June at 57 Wood St, Greytown.
details, email events.waiword@gmail.com or Facebook Wairarapa
Adults $25, students $10. Contact Ed and Juliet Cooke for bookings
Word, or Steve Laurence at Almo’s Books (06) 379 7103
on 06 304 9497 or efjacooke@gmail.com
WaiWord meet the author, discussion and book signing with
Ice Rink Friday 9 until Sunday 18 July, Carterton Events Centre for
Robin Allison, author of Cohousing for Life. Wednesday, 23 June,
tickets and pre-booked skating slots, details at www.cartertonec.
7pm–8.30pm at Carterton Community Courthouse, Holloway St,
co.nz/winterfestival
Carterton. All welcome, and the event is free (or koha). For details,
Raising Resilient Children Workshop rescheduled to Tuesday 15 email cohousingwairarapa@gmail.com
June, 7pm Kuranui College Auditorium (this is a change of venue)
Yoga for all Carterton Sunday, 20 June, 9am at the Rangitahi Hub at
Rose pruning demonstration 3 July, 1.30pm at 31 Costley St, the back of the Carterton Event Centre. See our Facebook and Insta
Carterton. Vivienne Hawken, Secretary, 06 379 5564, Carterton Rose Koha Yoga Carterton, or email odetterowe@gmail.com or call Jaime
Society 021 0273 1699
We have omitted our COMMUNITY DIRECTORY for this issue. You can find the information on-line at www.cartertonnz.com/crier
Rail Museum
Rail upgrade explained
An often-overlooked aspect of our work at the Railway Museum
is that of community liaison with stakeholders to assist them in
reaching out to rail travellers.
We did this last year when the railway station was opened
especially so commuters could vote in the general election – to our
knowledge this had never been done in the 140-year history of the
station.
Most recently on a bleak May afternoon the station was again
opened to enable two staff members from the Metlink customer
experience team to meet train passengers. The aim was to ensure
passengers were aware that the Wairarapa Line infrastructure is
being upgraded and that there will be changes to off-peak services.
This essential work will help improve the network’s safety,
performance and reliability. Sections of the existing line are nearing Stephen Hay, left, and George Cook from Metlink’s customer experience
the end of their expected life, resulting in speed restrictions on the team
line. They are also preparing for a projected increase in commuter
numbers as the population grows. An improved network will be able The takeaway message from talking with the Metlink team was
to cope with higher numbers of passengers. the importance of getting the message out so travellers were aware
The Wairarapa line work includes 35kms of track renewal, as well and can plan their journeys.
as replacing 71,000 sleepers and 25kms of rail between Upper Hutt From 8 June, off-peak train services between Wellington and
and Masterton. It also includes carrying out remedial works on three Masterton will be replaced by buses. Peak services will continue to run
bridges, upgrading 12 level crossings, drainage and vegetation work as normal. For more details on Metlink services, visit metlink.org.nz
along most of the section. Don Hodge, president, Carterton Railway MuseumSouth End School on in the past. We’ve been learning about fault lines and earthquakes
Take a kid fishing
and how fast they travel. We have looked at high energy and low
energy and how to read the landscape.
We’ve been learning about different layers and the landscape
In May we were lucky enough to get the opportunity to go on under the seabed. Part of this learning is to look at how rising sea
a fishing charter that was sponsored by Pukemanu Fishing Club, levels will impact the landscape, particularly low-lying areas.
together with Wairarapa Hunting and Fishing. Outdoor Classroom Day in May was a regional Enviroschools te
There were 35 of us on board, this included kids from schools upoko o te ika a māui workshop.
scattered all over the Wairarapa, adult supervisors and the crew. We invited students from 10 schools across the Wairarapa to
The charter boat Melicent (Wellington Fishing Charters) provided join us in our outdoor classrooms and teaching gardens at South
us with all the gear we needed, bait, fishing rods, hooks , weights, End School to learn about compost and soil chemistry, pollinators
etc. All the fish we caught between us got filleted, cleaned and then and beekeeping and the power of plants in a full day of hands-on
divided between us all to take home and enjoy. outdoor learning.
It was an amazing experience that none of us had ever done The 10 attending schools first shared their own mahi that
before. We would like to thank the Pukemanu Fishing Club for incorporated natural cycles before participating in the workshops
offering us this opportunity and to Tash for coming with us. and then at the end of the day reflected on what they would do back
Louis, Toby, Katie and Jack at their own schools from what they had learned.
Geo Camp In weeks 2 and
3 of this term Julie Jones and
four students attend a GNS-
run Geo Camp. This has been
hands-on learning, with field
trips to various places in South
Wairarapa.
We’ve been doing lots of
observations and interpretations
of the landscape. We have
learnt how to use quantitative
(measurement) and qualitative
(observations, drawings,
using all our senses) to make
interpretations of what has gone Photos courtesy Lucia Zanmonti
South End Kindergarten
Pacific-themed
play area
Everyone is loving our new fale.
The idea for it began four years ago when teachers visited another
kindergarten with a similar structure. We needed cover for our deck
and wanted to acknowledge our place as a nation of the Pacific.
Now we have a magnificent structure and an all-weather play
space for our tamariki.
A big thanks to Mike our builder for a beautiful job, and to our
learning community for their inspiration and contribution.
Manuia tele.Carterton Kindergarten
Laughter and awe
Beautifully crafted Seasons transports children through song, moments of awe. I think (from listening to the children’s feedback)
music, and puppetry into the four seasons – raumati, ngahuru, that the spider dropping down from the ceiling was a scary surprise,
hōtoke and kōanga. but a favourite.
Journey into Nature’s world of living creatures, colours and Links and connections with the community such as this continue
sounds. A wonderful show that was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Capital to enhance our learning environment.
E for gifting us the tickets to go. Nelly Kendall-Carpenter,
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We all have a story Playing through winter
to tell Our match convenor Peter Leighton
won an Outstanding Contribution to
An Anglo-Irish writer named Oliver Goldsmith said “I love Bowls award at the Bowls Wairarapa
everything that’s old, – old friends, old times, old manners, old books, awards night.
old wine.” Our Juniors won the Junior Bowls
He was alive 1728–1774 and I am enchanted by the idea that 3Five interclub.
everything I love today was also special 250 years ago. Winter bowls has started and is
My grandfather, John Paluck, lived until he was 94. He was special proving popular. If you would like to
to me for many reasons including our joint love of books. The year join us contact Gary Spicer on 379 7458
after my Grandma died, Gramps downsized the family home they or come along on Saturday or Tuesday
Bowls match convenor
had lived in for over 50 years. I helped him pack up his books for the afternoons by 12.45pm.
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move. We were the wrong people for this job, because each book had We welcome new bowlers and will
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a story and I revelled in his telling of them. help with bowls and coaching if required.
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Through these stories about books, he also shared stories about Pauline Hodgson Wairarapa at the recent
friends, family, the Depression years and our family’s foray into Hurrah – the croquet green has re- Awards Night
politics. I am forever grateful that I was there to listen. Each book was opened after refurbishment and is
so much more than words on paper, it was part of his life. looking good. Weather is dictating when we are able to play, but we
People who know me know that I moved to Featherston because will get as many days’ play as possible.
of the annual Booktown Karukatea Festival. At the opening dinner Association croquet (the traditional game) Tuesdays and Sundays
this year, I sat next to a gorgeous woman who started writing poetry 1pm for 1.30pm start. Contact Stella Smith 379 9259 or Robin Brasell
in Masterton in the 1970s. At 81, Rachel McAlpine recently published 06 222 4000.
How To Be Old and her poetic reflections have made me laugh and Golf croquet (the modern, faster game) Wednesdays and Saturdays
made me think. 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Contact Helen Waldron 379 5671. We can
I later encountered Renée arrange a day and time to suit for individual coaching at no cost. We
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and the adventures of Stella Smith
ageing, caring less and less
about what others think.
She is 91!
High Street change
We’re not all book lovers,
but we do all have a story to
tell and in telling it, we share
Lawyer moves into town
a part of ourselves with the Derryn Gallon has relocated her law practice to the middle of
listener, be they mokopuna downtown Carterton.
or a stranger at a book She been a lawyer for nearly five years, having worked for Ainslie
festival. Hewton Lawyers and then with Belinda Inglis Lawyers.
One of Age Concern’s “I have lived in the Wairarapa for about 35 years, having shifted
team works from the here on my way to my big OE. Apart from about six years back down
Carterton Library on the first south, I have lived here since. All my children have been raised here,”
Thursday of every month says Derryn.
(10:30am-3pm). You can also “My husband is a local business owner, and we live locally on the
call us on 06 377 0066. outskirts of Carterton. I went out on my own about 18 months ago,
Nik Rilkoff working from the home office, with the thought that I was originally
Nik Rilkoff going to go into the “lawshed” – a shed my husband and I were
reconstructing out the back.
“But then, apart from building and consent issues, Covid-19 hit,
delaying the move. I have continued from the office at home until
“HEY” Property Brokers advised they were shifting out of their office. On
Friday 7 May, Derry Hill Legal started in the new office.”
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and can be challenging. It is at times like this that our mantra of each
starting 15 March at 7.30pm client being heard and dealt with fairly comes to the fore.”
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derryhilllegal@lawshed.co.nzCarter Court
New manager at the helm
Jo McDonald has taken over as manager at Carter
Court Rest Home, replacing Rae Andrews, who has been
at Carter Court for the past 11 years and as manager
since 2017.
Rae has seen changes in healthcare during her time at
Carter Court – the facility has had to adapt and respond
to community need.
“With our elderly encouraged and supported to
stay in their homes longer, residents are often more
compromised with health, mobility and independence
when coming into care. It is hugely beneficial to be able
to offer both rest home and hospital-level care,” says Rae.
“We are a community owned and governed facility.
Our 60-plus staff are dedicated to our residents and the
aims of the Society. Thanks to the commitment, expertise
and professionalism of our wonderful team, we have a
kind and caring culture, meeting our philosophy of “just
like home”. She is pleased to be leaving Carter Court in
such a strong state.
Rae is retiring and with her husband is looking
Jo McDonald (left) with outgoing manager, Rae Andrews
forward to travelling within NZ and spending more time
with family, while doing some voluntary community that Carter Court has. It really appealed.”
work. Carter Court is a not-for-profit rest home in Carterton that offers
Jo McDonald is Irish born and well-travelled. She met her husband a range of services including rest home and hospital level care,
in New Zealand and they now live with their son in Carterton. Jo respite care and a day activity programme. In 2015 the Carterton
said she was drawn to the manager’s job at Carter Court when she District Council gifted 38 pensioner units to Carter Court, increasing
researched the history of community care the Carter Society imbued. the rental portfolio to 44 units. There is a retirement village on site,
“I’ve been involved in not-for-profits and love the community base initiated through a bequest from philanthropist Dulcie Routhan.
Yoga for all
Not just the thin
and bendy
Yoga for All Carterton is a new venture to make yoga accessible on
all levels on Sunday mornings.
Odette Rowe and Jaime Smylie recognised that there has been an
increase in stress and anxiety levels as well as financial hardship since
lockdown last year.
STARGAZING TOURS
Yoga can provide very simple coping skills to manage stress and
release tension from the body and the mind. However, many people
are put off from trying yoga as they think it is only for thin, bendy
AT YOUR PLACE people. Yoga is for anyone who can breathe.
These classes will provide modifications so that all ages, injuries
and abilities are supported. All classes have a slow-and-steady
approach that keeps you safe to explore, without feeling you are
pushed. You can try a different flavour of yoga each week – ranging
from Hatha, Kundalini, Iyengar, Restorative and Yoga Nidra.
The best part is that you can pay via koha (whether money or
garden produce – surprise us). Please bring your own mat (or camp
roll/thick blanket) for padding beneath you, as well as a blanket. Wear
BOOKINGS layers so you can be at a comfortable temperature. No need for lycra
or fancy outfits, just make sure you can move with freedom.
021 1755 194
Our first class is Sunday 20 June so bring your friends and ideally
kiaora@underthestars.co.nz car pool, walk or bike.
www.underthestars.co.nz Sunday mornings 9am at the Rangitahi Hub at the back of the
Carterton Event Centre. For further info please see our Facebook and
Insta Koha Yoga Carterton or email odetterowe@gmail.com or call
Jaime 021 0273 1699.Keep Carterton Beautiful Carrington Park
Parks get facelift Playing with the
Volunteers have worked on the gardens at the Wyndham St Park
and over the road at the entrance to Howard Booth Park. Both spaces imagination
are looking neat and tidy for winter. Giant hot air balloons and tree walks, Māra Hūpara and splash
After East Taratahi Building Supplies donated timber for fencing pads representing our wetlands, giant fidget spinners, interactive DJ
at Sparks Park and organised delivery and repairs, KCBG members booths, swings that create light and sound – there was an abundance
spent a morning painting. of exciting and creative ideas raised during the community co-design
Ongoing tasks include a spraying programme around Carterton’s process to reimagine Carrington Park.
numerous parks. Captured through a series of three community co-design
Volunteers are still waiting for the leaves to finish dropping at the workshops, plus community engagements and survey; the ideas,
cemetery, when regular working bees will be needed. thoughts and opinions were added by the Carrington Park Working
Mabel Smith, Chairperson, KCBG Group to data previously collected by Ka Pai Carterton throughout
2019 and are now being brought into developed design by award-
winning community co-design facilitator and playground designer
Library service Catherine Hamilton from WSP.
New titles, new faces There were a few consistent themes – nature play, kaupapa Maori,
hot air balloons and water play were frequently raised alongside
extending the current usage of the park by placing more planting
Despite Covid-19 slowing up deliveries, we’re still getting a
and equipment around the perimeter, incorporating a sound shell or
steady stream of new stock in each week.
structure for community concerts and events, and by providing more
Wā Kōrero, the preschool story-time, runs every Thursday 10–
lighting and cameras to ensure safe use for longer in the evenings.
10.30am. It’s free and aims to get children interested in language
Ideas and concepts delivered through the workshops and surveys
and reading from a young age.
were tested at the final workshop last month, and the final plan is
If you’re keen to hear about or talk about books you’ve
intended to be completed later this month. Ka Pai will then report
read, come along to the Carterton Bookclub, which meets at
back to the Council alongside costs associated with layout and on-
the Courthouse on the last Wednesday of the month at 10am. going maintenance. It is anticipated that, if approved by Council, Ka
Everyone is welcome Pai Carterton will seek funding from multiple sources to implement
Not sure what to read? Try out this app www.whichbook.net/ the plan. For details, email hello@kapaicarterton.nz
for reading suggestions based on your mood and what kind of
characters and plotline you’re interested in.
A couple of staff recommendations this month: Stillhouse Lake
series Rachel Caine, brilliant, really gripping. Get all of them out
and read them beginning to end. Murderbot Diaries – imagine The
Terminator meets Marvin the paranoid android (from Hitchhicker’s
Guide to the Galaxy), incredibly funny and relatable. Talk to the
team at Carterton if you want to know more.
You may have noticed some new faces on the desk at Carterton.
The NZ Libraries Partnership Programme has enabled us to recruit
several new staff on a fixed-term basis.
At Carterton, our core team have recently been joined by Anna
J and Aimee P. Working across all four of the Wairarapa branches
are Scott, Quintin, Sylvia, Caren, Christina, Anna and Dan, who
you’ll also regularly see at Carterton.
Saturday opening hours for all four branches are now 10am–2pm. Kids know what fun’s about
Go Carterton
Local businesses to the fore
Go Carterton is our local business advocacy and development Dream Clean and how it has
group. We meet about once a month to hear local owners talk about developed over the past five years.
their businesses, and to network with other interested people. We will also be talking about
In May, we went along to TeePee Cider on Dalefield Rd to hear the upcoming Carterton Winter
Trevor and Frances speak about cider-making using apples from the Festival and other events high on
orchard that they are developing right here in Carterton, showing us the Carterton calendar for the next
the process of how the cider gets from the tree to bottle. We also had few months.
the opportunity to taste the delightful results. Come along and join us for a drink and a chat at our next social.
Our next social will be at 3mile, the Carterton co-working hub on You don’t need to be a member of Go Carterton to come along. You
the High St, Carterton, on Thursday 24 June at 5:30pm; come along can like our Facebook page to get notifications of all our upcoming
to hear how our host, Leah Wynne, started her business Wairarapa events.You can also read
