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Masterton Monthly Wrap 2020
Masterton Monthly Wrap 2019
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Updates from Masterton District Council
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.
Community mourns pilot after crash near Carterton
The aviation and agricultural communities in Wairarapa are deeply saddened by the death of a pilot in a crash at Kourarau Hill, Carterton, this morning.
Transfer stations re-open from 28 April – but there’s no rush!
As part of the move to Alert Level 3, transfer stations in Masterton, Carterton, and Martinborough, will reopen for all waste and recycling from Tuesday, 28 April, with strict social distancing protocols.
Council drops fees, extends timeframes, in COVID response
Masterton District Council has dropped a range of fees and charges and extended timeframes as immediate measures to support the community during the COVID-19 response.
Councils focus on business support
All three Wairarapa district councils are putting measures in place to ensure ongoing support for local retailers and service providers during lockdown.
Water restrictions lifted
After one of the driest summers in recent memory, consistent rain over recent days has allowed Masterton District Council (MDC) to end garden watering restrictions for what is hoped is the foreseeable future.
Councils unite to fight COVID-19
The three Wairarapa Councils are uniting to fight the spread of COVID-19 and urgently asking the community to follow Government advice.