Carterton Conversations: Presented by Mayor Steve Cretney.
Mayor Steve and guests talk about the latest news from Aotearoa/New Zealand's best little community.
Carterton Conversations keeps our residents and anyone interested in news qnd opinions from the heart of Wairarapa.
Presented by Mayor Steve Cretney, with Deputy Mayor Grace Ayling. Guest: Alison Lennox
Join Mayor Steve Cretney and Deputy Mayor Grace Ayling as they summarise recent Council decisions and discussions.
10 Sept 2026
Carterton Conversations: Episode 6 - Rating Review special
In this episode, Mayor Steve Cretney and Deputy Mayor Grace Ayling discuss our current rating review in depth, and encourage both those for and against to complete a submission for Council's consideration.More information about the 2026 Rating Review is available here: https://cdc.govt.nz/rating-review-consultation-2026
9 Sept 2026
Carterton Conversations Episode 5
Join Mayor Steve Cretney and Deputy Mayor Grace Ayling as they summarise recent Council decisions and discussions, including an update on Waingawa water storage and items from recent meetings.
9 Sept 2026
Carterton Conversations Episode 4: Amalgamation special
Mayor Steve Cretney and Deputy Mayor Grace Ayling discuss amalgamation decisions around the Council table.
Find out more about local government reform on our website here: www.cdc.govt.nz/amalgamation (https://cdc.govt.nz/amalgamation/)
Add your voice to our Wairarapa is ready campaign here:
www.cdc.govt.nz/wairarapa-is-ready (https://cdc.govt.nz/wairarapa-is-ready/)
3 Jul 2026
Carterton Conversations Episode 3
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
30 Jun 2026
Carterton Conversations: Episode 2
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.
19 Apr 2026
Carterton Conversations: Series 1, Episode 1
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 fits into keeping Carterton residents informed and connected. The discussion sets the tone for future episodes, outlining the kinds of topics, updates, and local voices listeners can expect to hear.
This opening episode establishes the podcast as a new, accessible way to share conversations from across Carterton, straight from the people involved.
Watch the full unedited version on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0rCzdjCc2o&list=PL2BQNWoJwFr8bljsoYfftrN8yHHwbV-Z7)!
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