Carterton's High St is set for a makeover, with a new coat of paint the first step in revamping the town's shopping area.
Community organisation Carterton District Business Incorporated (CDBI) has identified 27 buildings which could benefit from a makeover and plans to start painting the first set of buildings in October.
It hopes to secure sponsorship from Resene, council backing and the support of 40 to 50 volunteers to help with the work.
CDBI executive committee member and architect Gregg Crimp, of Architecture Robinson Crimp, said the street needed a revamp.
"A lot of the buildings are looking quite tired so there's a need to make the High St look as if it's loved and cared for."