Carterton Conversations

Episode three of Carterton Conversations covers a lot of ground. From a well-deserved community award to terrible weather, amalgamation updates, and a brand-new name for a beloved local venue, there's plenty to catch up on. Guest this episode: Madeleine Slavick of Wairarapa Word

Presented by Mayor Steve Cretney, with Deputy Mayor Grace Ayling, episode 2 includes an interview with Carterton District Council Chief Executive Geoff Hamilton. Together, they discuss local government reform and what potential amalgamation might look like for Carterton, as well as highlight those key projects covered in our May 2026 Council meetings and workshops.

Presented by Mayor Steve Cretney, with Deputy Mayor Grace Ayling. Guest: Solitaire Robertson. In the first episode of Carterton Conversations , Mayor Steve Cretney launches the podcast alongside Deputy Mayor Grace Ayling , with Solitaire Robertson joining the conversation as a guest. Together, they introduce why Carterton Conversations was created, what the podcast is aiming to achieve, and how it...