Council News
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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.
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Rego and WOF warnings for parked vehicles
NewsMasterton District Council parking staff have begun leaving warning flyers on vehicles parked in central Masterton that do not have current registration and Warrants of Fitness (WOF).
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Casual swim price rises for first time in five years
NewsPrices for casual swimming at the Trust House Recreation Centre will see a small increase for the first time in five years.
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Dogs in Togs returns for summer
NewsDogs in Togs is returning for a second instalment this year thanks to the Animal Services Team at Masterton District Council.
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Donated resources to assist isolated communities in emergencies
NewsCoastal and isolated communities in Wairarapa will be better placed to respond to emergency events following the donation of resources from the Wairarapa Recovery Office (WRO).
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Funding provides power boost for Whareama Hall and emergency hub
NewsWhareama Hall’s role as a key community facility during an emergency has been strengthened following a funding grant to install a solar energy and battery back-up system.
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Workshop on options for management of water
NewsMasterton District Council is continuing discussions on how best to manage water under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms.
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Teamwork is the dreamwork to help young people find work
NewsThe three Wairarapa mayors struck the first partnership of a kind in Aotearoa in July 2023 when they joined forces in the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) programme.
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MDC and iwi partners sign Welcoming Communities commitment
NewsMasterton District Council has reinforced its strong commitment to inclusivity and community cohesion by signing the Welcoming Communities’ Statement of Commitment with iwi partners.
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Library goes beyond the page with Masterton Trust Lands Trust support
NewsBeyond the Page, a multi-disciplinary literary festival, is back for 2024 thanks to a $25,000 grant from Masterton Trust Lands Trust.
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Changes proposed to local alcohol rules
NewsA reduction in opening hours for off-licences, and restrictions on sale of alcohol at events targeted at young people are among changes proposed in a review of Wairarapa’s Local Alcohol Policy (LAP)
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Wairarapa survey highlights ongoing impacts of 2023 cyclones
NewsA survey has highlighted the significant ongoing property, financial and social impacts of Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle on people and communities in Wairarapa.
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Masterton District Youth Council to launch grant scheme
NewsMasterton District Youth Council (MDYC) has launched the first year of their Youth Grant scheme this September.
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Applications open for 2025 Peter Laing Agriculture Trust grants
NewsApplications are now open for Peter Laing Agriculture Trust grants, designed to assist young people who intend to follow a practical farming career.
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Wellbeing and events grants top $165,000
NewsA total of $165,519 has been allocated by Masterton District Council’s Awards and Grants Committee for Community Wellbeing and Community Events grants.
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New defibrillators equip remote communities for medical emergencies
NewsNew Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed in a number of rural and isolated locations around Wairarapa, including in some of the region’s community halls.
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Hood plans aim to capitalise on infrastructure work
NewsExciting plans to increase hangar space at Hood Aerodrome have been announced by Masterton District Council to maximise the benefit of infrastructure improvements underway at the aerodrome.
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Masterton District Council is open for business!
NewsMasterton District Council is making it easier for new businesses to get started with its Taking Care of Business one-stop shop.
