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Masterton Monthly Wrap 2020
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Updates from Masterton District Council
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.
Total watering ban returns for Masterton
Water restriction eased after rain
Rain has allowed Masterton’s garden watering restriction to be eased to sprinklers on alternate days.
Harvesting of Southern Reserve Pine Trees
Riversdale Beach Ratepayers Association (RBRA) and Masterton District Council (MDC) have finalised plans for harvesting the forestry block in Riversdale’s Southern Reserve. These trees, about 1000 in number, have reached an age where they should be harvested.
Total watering ban returns
Ongoing dry weather after weekend rain has forced Masterton District Council to reinstate a total garden watering ban.
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 in 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.