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Masterton Monthly Wrap 2020
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Masterton Monthly Wrap 2019
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Masterton Monthly Wrap 2018
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Updates from Masterton District Council
Water restriction eased to allow sprinkler use
Weekend rain in the Tararua Range has lifted the flow of the Waingawa River, enabling Masterton District Council to ease garden water restrictions for the next few days to sprinklers on alternate days – houses with odd numbers on odd days, evens on evens.
Awards recognise outstanding service
Outstanding service to the community by groups and individuals has been recognised in the 2019 Masterton District Council Civic and Youth Awards.
Closure of swingbridge
Masterton District Council has temporarily closed the swingbridge over the Waipoua River after some users reported problems with the decking timbers.
Town Hall survey results released
More than 1,300 responses were received as part of Masterton District Council’s community engagement on the future of its Town Hall, closed in 2016 after being found to be earthquake-prone.
Total watering ban returns for Masterton
A total ban on garden watering has been reintroduced for Masterton, with weather forecasts indicating this could stay in place for at least a week.
Rain in Tararuas allows water restriction to be eased
Masterton’s garden watering restriction has been eased to sprinklers on alternate days, after rain in ranges boosted flows in the Waingawa
Total watering ban lifted – for a few days
Masterton gardeners are getting what is likely to be a brief respite from the total garden watering ban, after unexpected rain yesterday (Thursday) saw a rise in the level of the Waingawa River.
As a result, Masterton District Council (MDC) has eased the garden watering restriction to handheld hoses only.
Total watering ban in Masterton
Extremely low river levels in the Waingawa River have forced Masterton District Council (MDC) to introduce a total watering ban in Masterton until significant rain occurs, in line with restrictions throughout the region.
Water meter installation begins
Masterton District Council (MDC) is planning to start installing around 9,000 water meters in Masterton residential properties in February, but meters will not be used to charge for water services until the 2021-22 financial year.
Dry spell forces sprinkler ban
Ongoing dry conditions have forced a ban on sprinklers in Masterton, with garden watering limited to handheld hoses only until the level of the Waingawa River improves. Masterton District Council (MDC) is responding to flows in the river, the source of Masterton’s drinking water, falling below 1,300 litres per second.
PGF investment a win for Wairarapa
Masterton District Council is congratulating teams working on two projects focused on Wairarapa’s water sustainability, following the announcement of more than $7 million of Central Government funding.
Return of toxic algae forces closure of Henley Lake
Masterton District Council (MDC) has closed Henley Lake for recreational use and issued a health warning after tests showed high concentrations of cyanobacteria (toxic algae).
Legendary Herbs to headline Waifest
Kiwi reggae royalty Herbs will headline the biggest Waifest lineup ever put together, in Masterton on Waitangi Day (6 February).
Road and Carpark Closure for Cruise Martinborough
Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulation 1965, notice is hereby given that the Masterton District Council has received an application to close Farriers carpark and part of a street to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder, for the purpose of permitting a hotrod classic cars and retro caravans show.
Applications for the TUIA programme are now open
The Tuia programme is an intentional, long term, intergenerational approach to develop the leadership capacity of young Maori in communities throughout New Zealand.
Masterton water restriction from 1 December
Garden sprinkling will be limited to alternate days for Masterton residents from Sunday 1 December, as Masterton District Council (MDC) responds to a sustained period of dry weather.
Important information for contractors and utilities working in road corridor – ‘Brown out period’
A ‘brown out period’ is implemented in areas with high foot traffic and shopping areas around December and January time. During this period work by contractors and utility authorities is restricted as below.
Water restrictions simplified
A new simplified water restrictions system will make it easier for Masterton residents to understand how to conserve water this summer.
Boil water reminder for Wainuioru Rural Water Scheme
Users of the Wainuioru Rural Water Scheme have been reminded to boil their water before it is used for human consumption, after a sample tested positive for E.coli.
Ballot box hitting the road for final vote push
Masterton District Council is putting a ballot box on the road on Friday (11 October) to enable voters around the district to drop their votes in without having to go to the Council office.