Council News
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Work to increase Panama Village parking
NewsWork has begun on extending the carpark at Panama Village, with Higgins awarded the contract for the work.
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Alternative cycleway route to be investigated
NewsMasterton District Council will investigate an alternative route for the proposed Eastside Link cycleway between Lansdowne and Kuripuni.
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Support for library passes $500,000 mark
NewsMore than 30 years of support for Masterton District Library by the Masterton Trust Lands Trust is being celebrated following the latest grant of $25,000.
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Customer satisfaction results released
NewsMasterton District Council today released the results of its three-yearly customer satisfaction survey.
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Council welcomes further analysis on planned crossing closures
NewsMasterton District Council has welcomed news that KiwiRail will be undertaking a more detailed assessment into the rail crossings along the Wairarapa Line.
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Limited after-hours service
NewsOne of the most challenging jobs at Masterton District Council – managing wayward dogs and other animals – is currently a bit more difficult due to reduced staff numbers
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Community Climate Fund Grants Decided
NewsEight groups have been allocated funding from the inaugural Masterton District Council Community Climate Fund.
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Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2023–29
NewsWe’re working with the other seven councils across our region to develop a new Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WRWMMP).
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Masterton District Council adopts plan for 2023-24
NewsThe Masterton District Council has today adopted its Annual Plan, outlining key projects and activities for the 2023-24 year.
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MDC appoints new Chief Executive
NewsMasterton District Council has appointed Kym Fell as their new Chief Executive, starting on 25 September 2023.
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Kitchener Street Footpath Closure
NewsWork is to continue on the extension of Kitchener St through to Gordon St.
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Wairarapa Councils launch combined rangatahi strategy
NewsMasterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils have launched Te Rautaki Rangatahi o Wairarapa: Wairarapa Youth Strategy.
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Members sought for Rural Advisory Group
NewsMasterton District Council is seeking expressions of interest from people keen to be part of its Rural Advisory Group for the current term.
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Cycleway consultation open
NewsConsultation is now open on Masterton District Council’s proposed Lansdowne to Kuripuni cycleway.
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New Community Climate Fund now open
NewsA new community climate action has been launched today by Masterton District Council.
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Cycleway consultation to be discussed
NewsMasterton District Council on Wednesday (17 May) whether to proceed to the consultation phase of a proposed cycleway project, running from the Masterton Netball Courts to Kuripuni.
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Colombo Road bridge reopens
NewsMasterton’s Colombo Road bridge over the Waipoua River is now fully open, after construction of a new bridge to replace the old eastern, south-bound section.
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Mayoral Relief Fund grants pass $170,000
NewsMore than $170,000 has now been paid to a total of 19 applicants through the Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund set up to help those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Replacement footbridge for Kaka and Kereru
NewsA footbridge running between Kaka Street and Kereru Place will be replaced, with work starting on Monday 17 April.
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Council working to resolve street light power issues
NewsMasterton District Council is working with power supplier Mercury to address ongoing street light outages that have occurred over the past two weeks.