Fourteen years as kaitiaki of South Wairarapa's open spaces
For 14 years, Citycare Property has proudly served the South Wairarapa community as dedicated kaitiaki of its open spaces. Our work supports the wellbeing of the environment, protects valuable community assets, and helps local towns thrive.
As a 100% New Zealand owned company, we are committed to strengthening the local economy and identity. We are a Good Kiwi Company that honours the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and we pay at least the Living Wage to every employee.
Since 2012, our Greytown-based team has brought skill, pride, and local knowledge to their work. This lean but highly capable team of nine ensures that across Greytown, Martinborough, and Featherston, rubbish bins are collected, parks and playgrounds are safe, reserves are cared for, and sports fields are ready for community use.
Supporting the local economy means more to us than delivering services. It means hiring locally, procuring locally, and investing in our people so they can grow in their roles and build long-term careers. Our staff receive the training and development they need not just to do the job well, but to thrive.
We also give back through hands-on community support, including donating plants, sharing our expertise during planting days, and assisting with clean-up efforts following severe weather events. For us, being part of South Wairarapa means contributing to resilience, its beauty, and its future.
Planting Seeds for Future Generations
We partnered with Martinborough Kindergarden to teach Tamariki about the role of planting in caring for our environment. Our team led a hands-on experience to, planting around 100 natives.
Consistently Reliable: Tem Oneroa's Quiet Contribution to South Wairarapa
When most of South Wairarapa is still asleep, Citycare Property's Rubbish Truck Operator Te Moana (Tem) Oneroa, is already on the road. His day begins at 3am in Masterton, where he lives, before heading out in the dark to start clearing every town street bin and roadside bin across Greytown, Martinborough and Featherston. By the time the sun comes up, he has already covered 144 bins and swept up anything that needs attention, often before anyone has even noticed.
The Featherston Incident
We take great pride in preparing the Featherston memorial garden is ready for the Featherston Incident commemorations.
Finding a New Opportunity and Community in South Wairarapa
Citycare Property Parks Maintenance Person David Bonnington has only been with the South Wairarapa team for a few months, but he's already settled into the role and already contributing to the community.
Building Capability to Deliver for the South Wairarapa Community
When Robert McLaughlin joined Citycare Property ten years ago as a park maintenance trainee, he had no idea he was beginning a career that would see him grow into one of the company's most respected leaders. What he did know was that he was eager to learn, ready to work hard, and committed to doing the job well. That mindset has shaped his entire journey.