Council News
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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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Nikau Heights - RM240141
Publicly Notified ConsentsThe Planning Department has received a resource consent application for subdivision consent for a 2-lot rural subdivision located at 24B Nikau Heights.
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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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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.
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Five aspiring farmers receive Peter Laing Agriculture Trust Grants
NewsA total of $9,000 has been awarded to five successful applicants for the 2025 Peter Laing Agriculture Trust Grants.
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Pools come with rules - and costs
NewsBargain hunters looking for low-cost swimming pools as summer hots up are being reminded that pools come with rules, and potential costs.
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Water restrictions begin for Masterton
NewsLower flow levels in the Waingawa River, the source of Masterton’s drinking water, have triggered water restrictions for the first time this summer.
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Consultation begins on water meter charging
NewsMasterton District Council wants the views of the Masterton community about plans to change how it charges for water services, by using water meters.
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MDC to consult on three Local Water Done Well models
NewsMasterton District Council today voted to include for consultation the Wellington region water services delivery joint arrangements, proposed under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms.
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Youth Hub opens with the One NZ Summer Series
NewsThe Masterton District Council’s Infrastructure and Assets team is excited to announce the completion of the highly anticipated Youth Hub, set to officially open this Friday, 15 November.
