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Masterton Monthly Wrap 2020
Quick updates about what’s going on at Council
Masterton Monthly Wrap 2019
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Updates from Masterton District Council
Masterton Library boosted by NZ Libraries Partnership Programme
Masterton Library’s efforts to increase digital accessibility and reach more of the community have been boosted with a successful application to the New Zealand Libraries Partnership Programme.
Masterton District Council keen to buy local for key projects
Masterton District Council wants to hear from Wairarapa fabricators and engineers who may be able to make equipment for the town centre revamp or the new skatepark.
Masterton District Council exploring various locations for civic facility
Masterton District Council is looking at a range of potential locations for a multi-purpose civic facility after fine-tuning objectives for the community asset.
MEDIA RELEASE – Residents give MDC a thumbs-up
Masterton district residents have given Masterton District Council an overall thumbs-up in a satisfaction survey conducted in March-April this year.
MEDIA RELEASE – New walking and cycle bridge across Waipoua River
A new walking and cycle bridge across the Waipoua River will provide easy access to Oxford Street Reserve from the trail on the south side of the river.
MEDIA RELEASE – Government boost for Masterton assets
The Masterton District Council is welcoming the Government’s commitment of $11.3 million for community assets.
Queen Street redevelopment approved
Masterton District Council has approved redevelopment of lower Queen Street, with work set to be carried out next year. At its meeting yesterday, the council resolved to proceed to tender for construction.
Sticky green fingers
A cheeky daylight thief has stolen more than a dozen ratepayer-funded plants from an Opaki Road traffic island at the northern end of Masterton.
World-leading tech aims to improve Masterton’s air quality
World-leading technology has been rolled out across Masterton to get a better picture of the town’s air quality during winter. The Greater Wellington Regional Council, Masterton District Council and National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) are collaborating on the project, which involves 24 sensors being installed throughout the town.
Don’t let dog registration bite
Masterton District Council is determined to minimise the number of dog owners who pay more than they need to for dog registration this year.
Masterton aims for cleaner air this winter
Masterton District Council is optimistic that gradual improvements in the town’s air quality will continue this winter. Air quality is measured by World Health Organisation guidelines focused on small
Castlepoint toilet makeover begins
Castlepoint beachgoers will have fresh toilet facilities next summer as a rebuild of the toilet block near the lagoon kicks off this week. The circa $300,000 project is being partly funded through the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
Water meter installation on track
Installation of water meters in Masterton is progressing well, with extra contractors involved following the four and a half weeks of Alert Level 4 lockdown.
Masterton public art trail comes to life on Google
Just in time for the freedoms of Alert Level 2, Masterton District Council is launching a digital public art trail around town, giving locals and visitors an online map highlighting public art pieces.
Phased reopening for Council facilities
Council facilities will reopen in phases over the next few weeks as New Zealand moves to Alert Level 2. The Queen Street customer service centre and Masterton Library will both reopen on Monday. Masterton District Council Chief Executive Kath Ross said the Council was following the Government’s emphasis on reopening in a safe way.
It’s time to talk about speed
Masterton District Council is starting a conversation with residents about traffic speeds in and around Masterton, as the first stage of a review of speed limits.
Live stream: Annual Plan 2020/21 and Speed Limit Review hearings
Masterton District Council will live stream hearings on Wednesday, 6 April, to hear submissions on the Annual Plan 2020/21 and the Speed Limit Review.
Upgrade for swingbridge
Masterton’s swingbridge across the Waipoua River is likely to be re-opened to all users by summer, after Masterton District Council approved replacing decking on the bridge to make it once again accessible to mobility scooters as well as pedestrians and cyclists.
Extraordinary Council Meeting – 1 May 2020
Focus now on our social and economic recovery
Today is the first day of our return to Level 3 – it feels good to be able to write that, but I am very aware we are far from returning to normal living.