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Toxic algae blooms in Ruamāhanga River

Red alert warnings are in place for the Ruamāhanga River from Double Bridges to Kokotau, due to moderate amounts of toxic algae mats on the river’s edge. People are advised not to swim or let dogs near the water, including at Te Ore Ore and The Cliffs. Even a small amount of algae can kill a dog.

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Welcoming Communities

Te Waharoa ki ngā Hapori

We are proud to be a part of Welcoming Communities | Te Waharoa ki ngā Hapori, a programme to support newcomers to feel welcome and able to participate in the economic, civic, cultural and social life of their new community.

Masterton is an ethnically diverse region with many newcomers to welcome as part of our participation in the refugee resettlement programme. We have been a participant in the Welcoming Communities programme since March 2021 and we’re currently pursuing our Stage 1 accreditation.

The programme aims to make the district more welcoming for everyone. It focuses on achieving a standard of eight elements that help benchmark what a welcoming and inclusive community looks like including:

Welcoming Communities Standards

The standards include: Inclusive Leadership, Welcoming Communities, Equitable Access, Connected and Inclusive Communities, Economic Development, Business and Employment, Civic Engagement and Participation, Welcoming Public Spaces, Culture and Identity.

Read the Welcoming Communities Standard (PDF)

Citizenship Ceremonies

To welcome our new citizens, we host three citizenship ceremonies a year. Our ceremony dates for 2025 are Thursday 20 March, Thursday 10 July, and Thursday 13 November. You can read more about the ceremonies and what to expect on the central government website.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Welcoming Communities you can contact:

Arti Kadian - Welcoming Communities Advisor

artik@mstn.govt.nz

0274442735

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