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Updates from Masterton District Council
Watering restricted to handheld hoses
Garden watering in Masterton is now limited to handheld hoses, following a sustained period of dry weather and falling levels in the Waingawa River, the source of Masterton’s drinking water.
First images of how “the community’s living room” could be used
Masterton District Council has released images showing how the town’s new civic facility could be used by the community, ahead of a meeting on Wednesday to approve the draft long-term plan consultation document before it gets audited.
New rating valuations reflect buoyant Wairarapa property market
Wairarapa property owners will soon receive a 2020 Notice of Rating Valuation in the post with an updated rating value for their property.
Masterton app launched for Council updates
From tomorrow (Saturday) Masterton residents can get the latest Council updates sent straight to their phone. The Masterton District Council has launched the Antenno app for Masterton residents.
Sprinkler restriction introduced for Masterton
A sprinkler restriction is now in place for Masterton – the latest start to summer water restrictions in years.
Half of rural residents struggle with internet access
Almost half of Wairarapa’s rural residents don’t have access to suitable internet speeds – a situation the Wairarapa district councils want to change.
Green Flag award for Henley Lake
Henley Lake has become one of only three parks in New Zealand to receive an international Green Flag community award. In awards announced this week by Recreational Aotearoa, Queen Elizabeth Park has also retained its Green Flag status, for the third year running.
MDC looking for Iwi Artwork Coordinator
Masterton District Council is looking for a suitable contractor to act as the Iwi Artwork Coordinator. This person will be critical in the success of weaving iwi artwork into the fibre of future projects.
Applications are now open for the TUIA programme
The Tuia programme is an intentional, long term, intergenerational approach to develop the leadership capacity of young Maori in communities throughout New Zealand.
Masterton District Council partners with Business Wairarapa
Masterton District Council is partnering with Business Wairarapa to ensure local businesses are supported through the recovery from COVID-19.
MEDIA RELEASE – Drivers urged to think of others when parking
Masterton District Council is urging drivers to save parking spaces for those who really need them before taking in-demand spots.
Construction boom prompts MDC to reassess town centre options
Masterton District Council is considering different options for progressing its Town Centre Revamp project following the recent tender process for construction of the lower Queen Street section.
New speed signs on the way
Masterton District Council has begun installing new road speed signs, the final step in confirming the speed changes made following the speed limit review earlier this year.
Community wellbeing the focus of $120,000 in grants
More than $120,000 has been allocated for activities enhancing community wellbeing in grants announced by Masterton District Council’s Awards and Grants Committee.
Council eyes cost savings by going digital
Masterton District Council wants to cut printing and postage costs by encouraging people to sign up to receive their rates notices via email.
Martinborough architect to design animal shelter
Martinborough’s Aspect Architecture has been chosen as lead architect to design Masterton’s new animal shelter after assessment of three tender proposals received by Masterton District Council (MDC).
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.