A Very Carterton Christmas

07/12/2024

Not long to go now! Come down for some yummy Kai and photos with Santa!

07/12/2024

With the high wind warning in place and the risk of rain we have made the tricky call to move into the Carterton Events Centre- nothing changes other than the location!

6 hours until A Very Carterton Christmas kicks off!

07/12/2024

See you tomorrow!
3.30-5pm in Carrington Park 🎄

Don't forget;
✅ Picnic blanket
✅ Non-perishable food for the Giving Tree
✅ Singing voice
✅ Dancing shoes

06/12/2024

There is always lots of yummy kai from not only the food trucks but also local groups such as these scrummy lamingtons made by the Carterton Playcentre team!

BYO picnic or grab a bite to eat ⭐

03/12/2024

Ready for A Very Carterton Christmas celebration that’s not just merry, but green and sustainable❓️

This Christmas, let’s show how small green actions, coming together, will add up to amazing environmental wins. We encourage you to consider these simple yet effective practices. If possible, you please
♻️ Bring your water bottle to refill it at our water station
♻️ Pack a food container and coffee cup for your food and drink orders

It may seem small, but if 100 of us make that choice, we could save a significant amount of plastic packaging. Reusables are always better than recyclables!

As you might come across the waste stations, feel free to say hi to our waste champions from Precycle NZ . They're happy to answer any questions about waste sorting and will make it easier than ever for you to apply not just now, but also in the future.

Let’s make A Very Carterton Christmas one to remember, not just for the fun but also for how we work collaboratively as a community to reduce the environmental impact.
We can’t wait to see you on 8th December for a joyful, meaningful and sustainable celebration! 🎄💚❤️

01/12/2024

Just a reminder that parking will be limited down town on Sunday with both the Carterton Christmas Parade and A Very Carterton Christmas. We would encourage you to walk, skate, bike, jog or dance down to Carrington Park from your place if you can then you won't need to worry about where to leave your car 🚘

01/12/2024

28/11/2024

🎄Will I see you there?!🎄

With a little over a week to go we would really appreciate you sharing A Very Carterton Christmas with your Whanau, neighbours, friends and colleagues. Share this post, invite friends to the FB event and make sure to mark it in your diary.

28/11/2024

Move over Saint Nick – Nick Tansley is in the house (park!)​
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Immediately following the Carterton Rotary Christmas Parade next week (Sunday 8 December), make your way down to Carrington Park and the A Very Carterton Christmas event for heaps of whanau fun!​
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From 3.30pm there’ll be plenty of free and nearly free things to enjoy together as a community + all your favourite Christmas Carols, led by Nick Tansley.

Details about the Christmas Parade can be found here:​
Carterton Rotary Christmas Parade
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Info on A Very Carterton Christmas can be found here:​
A Very Carterton Christmas

28/11/2024

Great article in the Midweek yesterday! Thanks Wairarapa Times-Age

A Very Carterton Christmas is set to bring carols and food trucks to Wairarapa.

26/11/2024

We will have a Giving Tree set up again where you can leave a donation of non-perishable food for theCarterton Foodbank 🎄
A huge thanks to New World Carterton for their support with this too!

25/11/2024

At A Very Carterton Christmas, we believe in and practise celebrating responsibly. This year, we continue to bring waste minimisation to the heart of our festive celebration by teaming up with Precycle NZ. We’re committed to showcasing how events and sustainability can go hand in hand!

WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Precycle NZ waste champions will be on-site throughout the event to help make waste sorting a breeze. You’ll find them at our designated waste stations, ready to guide you on where your leftovers and packaging should go. Even if you have a “tricky” item, they’ll ensure nothing recoverable ends up in the landfill. ♻️
But that’s not all!

The Precycle NZ team will monitor the event site to ensure the venue stays clean and green with zero waste left behind. ✨️

Please feel free to stop by the waste stations to say hi to our friendly team members and pick up some tips on waste sorting and recycling. Let’s think of it as a quick eco-conversation while enjoying the festivities with your whānau!

Join us in making A Very Carterton Christmas a leading example of sustainable events! 🙌

24/11/2024

Thanks to the Newman Electrical team for their support on the day ensuring all vendors meet safety standards and compliance. We really appreciate your support!

21/11/2024

COGS! Thank You so much for supporting A Very Carterton Christmas 2024!
We truly appreciate you seeing such value in what we do and in how many community groups benefit from this event.

19/11/2024

Santa Photos ✅
At A Very Carterton Christmas Sunday Dec 8th 3.30pm

17/11/2024

A huge Thank You goes to Go Carterton for their support with the running of A Very Carterton Christmas 2024! We couldn't do it with you all and we can't wait to celebrate with you on the 8th in Carrington park!

14/11/2024

We want to say a huge Thank You to Visual Industrie for their support with our billboards which you might have seen popping up around town!

We can't wait to see you all from 3.30pm on Sunday December 8th at Carrington Park!

12/11/2024

We are so excited to have FREE face painting again this year.

Make sure you have marked Sunday December 8th in your diary because you know your kids love having their faces painted (and you love that it's free!)