Carterton, New Zealand
Carterton (Māori: Taratahi) is a small town in the Wellington Region of New Zealand and the seat of the Carterton District (a territorial authority or local government district). It lies in a farming area of the Wairarapa in New Zealand's North Island. It is located 14 km (8.7 mi) southwest of Masterton and 80 km (50 mi) northeast of Wellington. The town has a population of 5,960 (June 2023), out of a total district population of 10,250.
Carterton
Taratahi (Māori) | |
|---|---|
Minor urban area | |
Central Carterton | |
| Motto: Daffodil capital | |
Location of Carterton District within North Island | |
| Coordinates: 41°01′30″S 175°31′39″E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Wellington Region |
| Territorial authority | Carterton District |
| Town founded | 1857 |
| Named for | Charles Carter |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Carterton District Council |
| • Regional council | Greater Wellington Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Carterton | Ron Mark |
| • Wairarapa MP | Mike Butterick |
| • Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP | Cushla Tangaere-Manuel |
| Area | |
| • Territorial | 1,179.91 km2 (455.57 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 5.30 km2 (2.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Population (June 2023) | |
| • Territorial | 10,250 |
| • Density | 8.7/km2 (22/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 5,960 |
| • Urban density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode(s) | 5713 |
| Area code | 06 |
| Website | www.cdc.govt.nz District Council |
Carterton was founded in 1857. Originally known as Three Mile Bush, it served as housing for workers building the road between Wellington and Masterton. It was later renamed after Charles Carter, who was in charge of the building of the Black Bridge over the Waiohine River south of the town. The town describes itself as New Zealand's daffodil capital, holding a Daffodil Festival each year on the second Sunday in September, with the main event taking place at Middle Run along Gladstone Road.