Carterton Yes We Can

30/12/2025

BIG Christmas vibes Carterton!

What an incredibly successful competition, the creativity, effort and festive spirit around town was truly something special ✨

And next year, We are going even bigger, better and brighter!!!! We are already dreaming up new ideas, new categories and even more festive magic, all while keeping the same amazing community spirit that makes Carterton what it is ❤️

Thank you to everyone who took part, supported it and spread the Christmas cheer 🎄

Watch this space…. Carterton’s Big Christmas Competition is only getting started and we can’t wait for Christmas 2026 👀

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 🥳

20/12/2025

🎄 Carterton, You Got LIT! 🎄

The judges were out and about last night and WOW we honestly couldn’t believe what we saw! ✨

🌟 47 registered properties
🌟 Plus at least 30 incredible displays around town that weren’t even registered!
Carterton, that was a shining effort and truly next level 🙌

Not going to lie… we are a little tired this morning 😴 with deliberations going well past midnight. Judging was tough and the standard was incredibly high across the board.

There can only be ONE $1,000 winner…
🥇 1st Prize goes to 512 East Taratahi Road!
The judges felt this property delivered outstanding creativity, an incredible light display, strong interaction, and an overall experience that truly stood out. A well deserved win! 🎉

The judges also had a very close second place and wanted to acknowledge the amazing neighbour involvement we saw but in the end, there could only be one overall winner.

🌟 Special Judges’ Recognition 🌟

Two properties truly stood out for creativity, especially for the way they catered to little ones and daytime experiences. And because we make the rules 😉 each will receive a $100 New World Voucher.
So Congratulations to….
👏 200 Belvedere Road
👏 23 Ashmore Park Road

🎄 Christmas Spirit Award 🎄

We also couldn’t go past the incredible effort by Ian at Ashmore Park. Not only decorating your own home, but helping decorate others around the village what a wonderful thing to do. We absolutely loved your display! 💛 there is a $100 New Word Voucher coming your way 🙌

🎁 Little Lights, Big Cheer Draw 🎁

All registered properties went into the draw, and the lucky winner is…
✨ 184 High Street South you have won a $100 New World voucher! 🙌

We also want to give a huge shout out to the homeowners who were outside chatting with visitors, welcoming families, and handing out treats for the kids. Seeing people stop, talk, laugh, and connect, neighbours meeting neighbours, kids beaming with excitement was something really special. This wasn’t just about lights, it was about true community coming together 💛

Carterton, you showed what the spirit of Christmas is all about and you absolutely brought your A game. Judging was incredibly tough and you should all be so proud. 💛

Special thanks to the Fenix Foundation for supporting this wonderful event and donating the prizes without your support it wouldn’t have been possible! And to the Carterton Yes We Can team thanks for putting in the time and dedication to organising this event!

And don’t worry… we have decided to make this an annual event!

So watch this space for next year’s competition 🙌

19/12/2025

🎄✨ SHOWTIME! ✨🎄

The judges are heading out tomorrow night, cruising the streets to check out all the twinkliest, jolliest, most festive Christmas displays around 🤩

So straighten those candy canes, switch on the lights, and let your house SHINE ✨

Watch this page as the winner will be announced 21st December 🏆

We are SUPER excited and can’t wait to see all the Christmas magic! 🙌🎄✨

15/12/2025

🎄 WOW! 46 properties already registered for Carterton’s Big Christmas Competition!

⏰ Just 1 HOUR LEFT to get your registrations in, can we hit 50 properties?!

📧 Register now: [email protected]

Let’s show the spirit of Carterton🎅✨

14/12/2025

🎄✨ Carterton’s Big Christmas Competition ✨🎄

Registrations close TOMORROW!

We already have 39 properties registered, how good is that?! 🙌 Let’s see if we can hit 50!

If you have decorated your house, fence, or even just your letterbox, and have lights up for the community to enjoy, make sure you are in to win:

💰 $1,000 CASH or a $100 New World voucher

Don’t miss out register before it’s too late!

📧 Email: [email protected]

Let’s light up Carterton! ✨🎄

12/12/2025

🎄✨ CALLING ALL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAYS! ✨🎄

We know not everyone thinks their display is a $1000 winner…

BUT if you’ve got lights up small, quirky or cute we still want to celebrate YOU! 💡❤️

So we are adding something fun…

🎁 THE LITTLE LIGHTS, BIG CHEER PRIZE! 🎁

A special prize for a display that might be smaller or simpler but still spreads festive cheer! We will draw one winner who will receive a $100 New World voucher 🎉

So if that is you it is super easy, simply register your property at [email protected]
registration is free so what have you go to lose 🤷‍♀️

We will add your property to the map, let’s light up the community together! 🌟

*Carterton properties only

🎄✨

09/12/2025

✨🔆 Christmas Lights Map is LIVE! 🔆✨

Looking for the best, brightest, and most magical festive displays this season? 🎄🌟

Our Christmas Lights Map is your guide to lit up houses around Carterton.

🚗 Jump in the car (or take a stroll) and enjoy with family and friends.

If you are decorating or already have and haven’t registered yet, flick us an email at [email protected] and we will add your property to the map.

Please remember to be respectful of people’s property, neighbours, and traffic flow while visiting displays.

Enjoy the holiday glow. ✨🎁

https://www.cartertonnz.com/christmas-lights/

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05/12/2025

✨ Carterton’s Big Christmas Competition Update! ✨
It’s fantastic to see all the entries rolling in, Carterton is really shining this year! 🎄🌟

We are currently working on putting together a map and full list of all registered properties, so everyone can get out, explore, and enjoy the magical Christmas lights across our community. 🚗✨🗺️

Keep an eye on this page, we will be sharing it as soon as we can!

Thank you to everyone who’s taking part and spreading festive cheer.

Whether you have already put up your lights or are intending to, make sure you register to be in to
WIN $1000, remember registrations close 15th December🎅💡💚

03/12/2025

It is so good seeing more and more lights appearing around town! Carterton’s big Christmas competition is really taking shape now. Huge thanks to the awesome team at GJ Gardner for getting into the Christmas Spirit ❤️ how good does 7 Georgina Beyer Way look!!! 🙌

Don’t forget to register now (even if your lights are still going up). To enter, simply email [email protected] by 15 December.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already registered, we can’t wait to see our town shine!

Once registrations close, we will be posting a map of all registered properties so everyone can get out and enjoy the displays.

Tell your neighbours, family, and workplace to get involved….and don’t forget there is a $1000 up for grabs!

16/11/2025

The lights are up at 47 Holloway Street, it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎅🏻🎄🌟

15/11/2025

✨Don’t forget to register at [email protected]