Council News
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Council work on track in 2025/26 Annual Plan information report
NewsMasterton District Council has released an information report on its 2025/26 Annual Plan, setting out progress on work agreed in last year’s Long-Term Plan 2024-34.
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What’s the future of water?
NewsIt’s the biggest decision Masterton District Council (MDC) will make in decades – and councillors need to know what the community thinks before they make it.
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Assessors wanted for Creative Communities Scheme and Arts Fund Grants
NewsDo you have an interest and knowledge in at least one arts sector and would like to give some of your time as a contribution to our community?
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New roof for recycling centre
NewsReplacement of the recycling centre roof at Masterton's transfer station began on Monday (10 March).
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Water main installation coordinated with road re-surfacing
NewsMasterton District Council is coordinating laying a section of water main with NZTA’s scheduled resurfacing work, to minimise disruption and cost.
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Have your say on one of the biggest decisions in decades
NewsThe mayors of Wairarapa and Tararua are calling on residents of their districts to have their say on one of the biggest council decisions in decades.
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Water Restrictions Eased
NewsRain in the Tararua Range has increased flow in the Waingawa River, allowing Masterton District Council to ease garden watering restrictions from a total ban to sprinklers on alternate days.
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Dogs and dangerous buildings the focus of policy consultations
NewsMasterton District Council is consulting the community on changes to its Dog Policy and Control of Dogs Bylaw, and its Dangerous, Affected, and Insanitary Buildings Policy.
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Dogs de-sexed for less
NewsMasterton dog owners can now apply for funding to pay most of the cost of de-sexing their four-legged friends.
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Total ban on garden watering for Masterton
NewsA total ban on garden watering is now in place for Masterton after the Waingawa River reached its lowest flow in more than five years.
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Water restrictions tightened – total ban a possibility
NewsMasterton water restrictions have been tightened, with garden watering limited to handheld hoses only.
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Cyclone Gabrielle – two years on
NewsThis week marks two years since Cyclone Gabrielle swept down the North Island, leaving significant damage in its wake.
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Toxic algae prompts closure of Henley Lake to recreational users
NewsTests carried out by Masterton District Council have confirmed very high concentrations of cyanobacteria (toxic algae) at Henley Lake, and the Hiona Stream inlet.
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Accessible active play for Henley Lake
NewsGroundwork kicked off in January in preparation for a new play space at Henley Lake.
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New bins make pooch pick up a breeze
NewsThe Masterton District Council Animal and Bylaws team have been busy installing new dog poo bins across Masterton.
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New Green Flag for Henley Lake
NewsHenley Lake has maintained its Green Flag Community Award for the fourth year running.
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Public Notification of application to demolish town hall
NewsThe resource consent application (RM240135) to demolish Masterton’s old town hall building will be publicly notified from 8am, 20 December, with public submissions open until 4pm, 10 February 2025.
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Masterton Town Hall - RM240135
Publicly Notified ConsentsThe Masterton District Council Planning Department has received a Land Use resource consent application (RM240135) for Demolition of the Masterton Town Hall located at 64 Chapel Street, Masterton.
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Slow down on country roads this Christmas
NewsMasterton District Council and the Wairarapa Road Safety Council (WRSC) are urging motorists to take care and slow down on the District’s roads, particularly if roadworks are underway.
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Masterton District Council finalises water meter charging plans
NewsMasterton District Council has agreed plans for a three-year transition to charging for water supply in the urban areas via water meters.
