The little guide to Living in Carterton

Living in

CARTERTON

2016/17

The little guide to

Where town meets country PAGE 1

Hi I’m Jillayne

Welcome to Carterton Carterton is a wonderful place to live and a fantastic place to put down roots, raise a family and just enjoy the relaxed, community atmosphere.

As a born and bred Carterton local, I purchased my first home at 18 and haven’t looked back since. Both of my daughters have been schooled locally and we have all enjoyed being part of a town that genuinely cares and looks out for each other.

It excites me that more and more people are discovering the warmth of Carterton and are choosing to call it home. It really is a town that has it all – quality amenities, wonderful weather and a good, old-fashioned community spirit.

This guide will provide you with all the information you need to choose Carterton as a place to call home.

JILLAYNE McGREGOR 027 226 5155 jillaynem@propertybrokers.co.nz

New Zealand’s fastest growing town

Welcome to the heart of the Wairarapa New Zealand towns don’t get much better than Carterton. Originally known as Three Mile Bush, it began life as a housing settlement for workers employed on the road between Greytown and Masterton from 1857. It was later named after Charles Rooking Carter, a successful builder and politician with large landholdings in the area.

In recent years Carterton has seen an increase in popularity as a place to live and in 2015 was named as New Zealand’s fastest growing town. Popular with families, commuting professionals and retirees, Carterton really does have something to offer everyone.

Carterton Profile • • • •

The population is approximately 4,850 people There are 2,000 dwellings The village is approximately 5 km2 The average household size is 2.43 people PAGE 1

The Weather Sheltered by the Tararuas, the Wairarapa has a dry, warm climate. It receives between 800 and 1,200 millimetres of rain each year, with western areas wetter than the east. Annual sunshine hours average more than 1,900.

Typical summer temperatures range between 20º and 28ºC, sometimes rising above 30ºC. Winters are often cool to mild and frosts are common, typical winter temperatures range from 10º to 15ºC. Westerly winds prevail, and strong northwest winds can occur in spring and summer. The winds gather strength as they come down the Tararua Ranges.

Carterton Real Estate Snapshot 2015/16 • 214 residential sales • Residential property prices ranged from $72,000 to $715,000 • The median sale price of residential properties is $265,000 * RPNZ April 2015 – March 2016

For current real estate statistics, please contact Jillayne McGregor at Property Brokers on 06 379 6660, 027 226 5155, jillaynem@propertybrokers.co.nz PAGE 2

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...everything is nearby

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What’s here?

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The Carterton Events Centre, complete with library, information centre and multiple options for holding events including meetings, weddings, exhibitions and sporting functions

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Parks, including Carrington Park, Howard Booth Park, 7.5 acres at Sparks Park, the multi-sport Track at Dalefield Road, Millenium Park and Memorial Park

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Local walks and scenic spots nearby including Carters Reserve, Fensham Reserve, Kourarau Dam, Mount Dick, Mount Holdsworth and Waiohine Gorge

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New World supermarket services Carterton and includes Lotto

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The Carterton Farmers Market is held every Sunday in Memorial Park on the corner of Park Road in fine weather, or at the Events Centre in Holloway Street during the colder months

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A Mobil Station is situated at the north end of town, and a Gasoline Alley is located at the south end

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Local businesses including pharmacy, butchery, jeweller, video store, bottle stores, construction and flooring specialists

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Carterton offers professional services including solicitors, accountants, vets and a dentist

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Carterton has 7 churches – St Marks Anglican Parish, Carterton Gospel Chapel, Carterton Combined Church, St Mary’s Catholic Church, Community Church, St David’s Union Church and the Salvation Army Church

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Plenty of sporting options including Outdoor Bowls, Junior Cricket, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Shooting, Soccer, Futsal and Football, Squash, Swimming and Tennis

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Carterton is only a 15 minute drive from Masterton, which offers all the retailers of a larger town – The Warehouse, Mitre 10 Mega, Farmers, Moore Wilsons and Briscoes

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Transport links Carterton is just one hours’ drive from Wellington, one hour 30 minutes from Palmerston North and 15 minutes from Masterton.

A regular commuter train service runs from Carterton Station, which is located in the centre of Carterton. This is an easy way to access the Hutt Valley and Wellington CBD and is favoured by many Carterton residents who work in the Wellington area.

Trains Depart Carterton Monday to Friday 6.03am, 6.39am, 6.54am, 10.31am and 3.56pm Friday only 8.35pm Saturday and Sunday 8.05am and 5.05pm Trains Depart Wellington Monday to Friday 9.44am, 2.14pm, 5.53pm, 6.57pm and 7.49pm Friday only 11.44pm Saturday and Sunday 11.14am and 8.14pm *Times are subject to change

For a complete train timetable visit www.metlink.org.nz

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Health Carterton Medical Carterton Medical has been caring for the community for over 30 years and is a family centred practice that offers the full range of general practice services for your medical needs. They have a team of highly skilled and qualified medical, nursing and administrative staff who can provide all of your health care needs.

Carterton Pharmacy Carterton Pharmacy is located in the main street of town, on the corner of High and Pembroke Streets.

www.cartertonmed.co.nz

Hospital The closest hospital is Wairarapa Hospital, located at the north end of Masterton.

Rest Homes Carterton has two rest homes: • Roseneath on High Street South • Carter Court in Pembroke Street

Opening hours are: Monday to Friday...... 8.30am to 5.30pm Saturday ..................9.30am to 12.00pm

Volunteer Fire Brigade Carterton has its own volunteer fire brigade.

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Pre-schools & Daycare

Southend Kindergarten High Street South Mon – Thu 8.30am – 2.30pm Fri 8.30am – 1.00pm Contact: 06 379 7723 Carterton Kindergarten Victoria Street Mon – Fri 8.30am – 1.30pm Contact: 06 379 8102 Carterton Preschool Ltd 190 Belvedere Road All day care and education for 3 – 5 years Contact: 06 379 7590 Just Us Kids DayCare 36 Victoria Street Mon – Fri 7.30am – 5.30pm Contact: 06 379 5375

MacKenzie House ECE High Street South Care and education for 0 – 5 years Contact: 06 379 9348 Carterton Preschool Littlies 31 Augustus Street Day care for under 3’s Contact: 06 379 7699 Plunket Carterton also has its own dedicated Plunket Rooms in the Ron Wakelin Wing of the Carterton Events Centre on Holloway Street.

Contact: 06 379 8153 www.plunket.org.nz facebook.com/WairarapaPlunket

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Schools Kuranui College

Carterton School Carterton School is a Full Primary School with 13 full time classroom teachers and an approximate roll of 300 to 350. There are school buses for rural children, but most children come from within the town boundaries. Carterton School has an open door policy and encourages family involvement through all facets of its curriculum.

A co-educational college offering the intimacy of a small school whilst being able to implement some innovative teaching ideas. They value young people and will do everything to help them ‘be the best they can be’. www.kuranuicollege.school.nz TRINITY SCHOOLS MASTERTON

www.carterton.school.nz

Hadlow An integrated, Anglican day school for boys and girls in Years 1 to 8 offering a future-focused education promoting excellence through academic, cultural, sporting and spiritual pursuits.

South End School South End School is a friendly school that continues to build a reputation for providing quality education and innovative teaching practices. They are a diverse community with a roll of about 105, made up of three mainstream classrooms and two Montessori classrooms.

www.hadlow.school.nz

www.southend.school.nz Saint Marys School Saint Marys School is a Catholic day school for primary aged children.

Programmes that reflect their Catholic character are integrated into the school curriculum with a strong focus on making sure children benefit physically, spiritually, emotionally and intellectually. www.saintmarys.school.nz

St Matthews An integrated day and boarding school for girls from Year 7 to Year 13. With a focus on the needs of the individual, encouraging each girl to reach her potential in all aspects of school life. www.stmatts.school.nz Rathkeale College An Anglican school providing a unity of day and boarding components for boys from Year 7 to Year 13. A well-rounded education that promotes excellence through academic, cultural and sporting pursuits. www.rathkeale.school.nz

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Clubs & Community Groups A & P Society.......................379 8124 Foundation of the Blind...... 379 6926 Bellyful........................ 027 436 3577 Bridge..................................379 8212 Canine Friends Pet Therapy.372 7593 Carterton Crier.............021 150 9259 Carterton Memorial Club.... 379 8069 Carterton Information Centre................................ 379 4081 Community Law......... 0800 92 42 52 Carterton Town and Country Development Group .......... 379 8558 Dog Obedience Club.......... 379 6480 Dropzone (Kids 10 – 14)............... 027 255 2548 Embroiderers Guild..............379 8118 Fire Brigade (to join)............ 379 8300 Fit Club and Herbalife....027 498 7261 Foodbank............................379 7493 Freemasons........................ 304 8492 Garden Club....................... 379 9080 Girl Guides......................... 379 6067 Green Dollar Exchange........377 0717 Historical Society................ 379 9021 Homegrowers Market......... 379 8675 Horticultural Society............379 7452 Jacqui Murray School of Dance............................. 379 6004 Keep Carterton Beautiful....379 6844 Lions................................... 379 8500 Lions, Carterton Ladies....... 379 8500

Little People of NZ.............. 379 5556 Mah Jong Club................... 379 7330 Masterton Motorplex.......... 379 8933 Neighbourhood Support....................... 027 938 6998 Phoenix Astronomical Society............................... 377 1600 Probus Club........................379 5444 Rose Society....................... 379 7065 Rotary Club.........................379 7218 Rural Women....................... 379 7411 Samba Soccer..................... 379 6579 Order of St John..................379 7351 Scouts, Cubs and Keas.........379 7153 Scrabble Group................... 379 9298 Scottish Country Dancing... 378 9188 Senior Citizens Club.............379 7719 Tapophile............................ 379 6402 Toastmasters.......................379 6193 Toe Tappers.........................379 7918 Toy Library.......................... 379 4080 Vintage Car Club................ 378 0380 Wairarapa Dance Club........379 6844 Wairarapa Kennel Assn....... 379 7773 Wairarapa Rail Restoration...377 1415 WaiArt................................ 379 6559 Water Aerobics................... 379 6904 Women’s Institute...............377 4468

For other community events, visit the Carterton Information Centre.

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For a complete guide of Wairarapa Events and for more useful information on what our beautiful region offers, visit Destination Wairarapa’s website. www.wairarapanz.com

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Local Events

SUMMER Wings over Wairarapa Brew Day Wairarapa Country Music Festival Greytown Arts Festival Huri Huri Bike Festival Rotary Martinborough Fair Masterton A&P Show Motorplex International Drag Racing Super Rugby Tinui TK Food Market Toast Martinborough Wairarapa Balloon Festival Rotary Martinborough Fun Ride

AUTUMN Castlepoint Beach Races Chocol’Art Festival Golden Shears Martinborough Skyline Mountain Bike Challenge Oversew Fashion Awards Round the Vines

SPRING Carterton Daffodil Festival Gladstone Scarecrows Big Day Out Jazz in Martinborough Kokomai Creative Festival Wairarapa A&P Show Wairarapa Garden Tour

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Carterton. Where town meets country.

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What the Mayor says...

“As a sixth generation Carterton District resident, I am privileged to be Mayor of a wonderful community who welcome an ever increasing number of new residents to our town and wider district.

We offer a special lifestyle where people can enjoy a pace of life they can set for themselves. Our Events Centre, new in 2011, has enabled our community to embrace a broad range of interests, especially the arts. It is a focal point for the community and a place to hold meetings and cultural events and it includes the oldest working Library in New Zealand.

We have a favourable climate, numerous areas for all recreational interests, vineyards to sample a quality wine and very beautiful and expansive rural farming areas that can be enjoyed by all. As a District Council we describe Carterton as a welcoming and vibrant community where people enjoy living.”

John Booth, Mayor

What the local’s say...

“What do I love about living in Carterton? Everybody is friendly and helpful, it is a safe environment to raise your family. There are beautiful parks and recreation areas. Easy train access to Wellington. And it’s a great base to explore the whole region from the mountains to the sea.”

Di “Carterton is a wonderful place to live. It is very central to all amenities without having to live in the hustle and bustle of a noisy city. The locals are friendly, everything you need is here – what more could you ask for.”

James

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Local Directory

TOWN SERVICES Carterton District Council............ 379 4030 Carterton Information Centre...... 379 4081 Police Station............................... 379 8183 Library.........................................379 4080 Swimming Pools.......................... 379 5067 Refuse Transfer Station................ 379 7047

CONSTRUCTION Steve Ticehurst............................ 379 7249 Platinum Homes...................0508 752 846 Fineline Construction.............. 021 796 401 Coulson Family Homes................ 379 7375 C & F Industries........................... 379 8431 Affordable Housing NZ..........021 210 5478 Alleon Trust..................................379 5119 HEALTH Atkinson & Atkinson............. 027 419 5846 Wairarapa Hospital.............. 0800 946 800 C&F Industries............................. 379 8431 Plunket................................. 0800 933 922 Quality Sheds.............................. 379 5979 Plunket Rooms............................. 379 8153 Thistle Building Co....................... 377 4550 Healthline..............................0800 611 116 Carterton Medical Centre............ 379 8105 ELECTRICIAL Carterton Pharmacy.................... 379 8244 G V Electrical........................027 440 4029 Carter Court Resthome............... 379 8075 Wairarapa Electrical..................... 379 8930 Roseneath Lifecare...................... 379 4018 G2 Group............................. 0800 452 769 Dentists Scully Electrical.....................027 442 4909 D Banks....................................... 379 8799 A Raman..................................... 379 8370 FOOD Carterton Chiropractic Clinic....... 379 6768 Buckhorn Bar & Grill.................... 379 7972 Café Mirabelle............................. 379 7247 ACCOMMODATION Café Ole...................................... 379 8715 The Marquis of Normanby........... 379 7960 Carterton Bakery......................... 379 5559 Matador Motel............................ 379 8058 Carterton RSA............................. 379 8069 Terracotta Lodge and Cottages... 379 8719 Centreway................................... 379 7318 French Village & Lodge................ 370 3344 Chopsticks Restaurant................. 379 6407 Deco Homestay........................... 379 8955 Clareville Bakery.......................... 379 5333 Summit Lodge............................. 372 7757 Empire Takeaways....................... 379 8754 Ev’s Bar........................................ 379 7357 COMPUTING AND IT Gladstone Inn.............................. 372 7866 Access Information...................... 379 6668 Gladstone Vineyard..................... 379 8563 EnZed PC Services........................379 6193 Istanbul....................................... 379 7667 Wairarapa Web Design................ 379 5566 Indian Taj..................................... 379 5600 E&OE PAGE 16

Regent 58 Brewery................027 318 3142 Tandoori Dhaba........................... 379 5629 Tasti Takeaways........................... 379 6166 The Milk Churn............................ 379 7869 The Marquis of Normanby........... 379 7960 Wild Oats.................................... 379 5580 Watermill Bakery..........................370 1129 Wood Fired Pizza...................027 512 5721 HAIR & BEAUTY Asrina’s Hairdressing................... 379 8723 Headquarters.............................. 379 7772 Serene.................................. 027 223 2889 Simply Devine Beauty Therapy..... 379 9189 HANDYMAN M&M Maintenance...............027 332 2147 LAWNS AND GARDENS Mr Green...............................021 127 2081 LAW WCM Legal................................. 379 4070 Taverner Keys & Co...................... 379 8158 Belvedere Law............................. 379 5300 NEWSPAPERS Dominion Post......................0800 505 090 Wairarapa Times Age..................370 0944 Wairarapa Midweek....................370 0944 Wairarapa News.......................... 370 5690

PEST SERVICES Flies Go-Environment........... 027 671 9039 PLUMBING A T Plumbing............................... 379 7923 Dean Jensen......................... 027 490 8690 Carterton Plumbers..................... 379 8849 VET SERVICES South Wairarapa Vets.................. 379 6767

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