Carterton Conversations

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.

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

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.

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

Add your voice to our Wairarapa is ready campaign here:

www.cdc.govt.nz/wairarapa-is-ready

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 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!