Council News

Accessibility improvements for McJorrow Park playground

Masterton District Council has begun work to improve accessibility at McJorrow Park playground, removing an area of bark chip and replacing it with a soft pour flexi surface.

LTP submissions pass 150 mark

More than 150 submissions have so far been received on Masterton District Council’s proposed Long-Term Plan.

Follow the stars for Matariki 2024

​Town hall-style meeting on future of Town Hall

A town-hall style meeting to further outline options for Masterton’s Town Hall building, and library and archive, will be held on Wednesday 24 April at Waiata House.

Major work to renew Renall St-Ngaumutawa Rd roundabout

Masterton District Council will carry out major renewal work on the Renall Street-Ngaumutawa Road roundabout, which will require traffic diversions for two weeks from Monday 15 April.

Road closure - Dixon Street, Masterton

Dixon Street will be closed to traffic between Crayne and Russell Streets on Thursday 11 April, to allow resealing work to be completed.

Time for Masterton to have its say on the next 10 years

Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell is urging the community to take time to have their say on Masterton District Council’s proposed 2024-34 Long-Term Plan, Tō Wāhi, Tō Mahere – Your Place, Your Plan.

​Congratulations to Bob Francis - Senior New Zealander of the Year!

Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell has congratulated former mayor Bob Francis, named the Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year, Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, for 2024.

Spruce-up for Rec Centre pools

Masterton swimmers can look forward to spruced-up pools and changing rooms at the Trust House Recreation Centre after maintenance work in April and May.

Updated property valuations available online

​Quotable Value’s (QV) updated property valuations are now available through the Masterton District Council website’s property search portal.

​$5.34m funding received for Cyclone Gabrielle road repairs

Masterton District Council has received approval for $5.34m funding from the Government’s emergency works fund, for recovery work following Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023.

Masterton District Council defers amalgamation discussions

Masterton District Council has announced that discussions regarding local amalgamation have been postponed in favour of addressing more immediate community needs.

New General Manager – Infrastructure & Assets welcomed to Council

Maseina (Maz) Koneferenisi has joined Masterton District Council as General Manager Infrastructure & Assets.

​Oh, nope – no rope! (for a while)

Masterton District Council is removing the rope climbing frame from the Kids Own Playground in Queen Elizabeth Park.

Further delay in release of updated Masterton rating valuations

Quotable Value New Zealand (QVNZ) has advised of a further delay in the release of updated Masterton District rating valuations (RVs).

​Waitangi in focus at Masterton District Council

Masterton District Council is working with local iwi to create a family-focused Whānau Day to celebrate Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Waitangi Day.

Toxic algae at Henley Lake

Tests carried out by Masterton District Council have shown concentrations of cyanobacteria (toxic algae) have increased at Henley Lake.

High demand prompts warning of further water restrictions

Masterton District Council is urging residents to curb water use – specifically garden watering – to avoid further water restrictions as usage hits a new high.

Cycleway Funding Cut

Masterton District Council has ceased work on progressing the Eastside Link Cycleway following Government’s confirmation that funding for the project has been withdrawn.

​Masterton District Council closes dive pool

Masterton District Council has regretfully directed its Trust House Recreation Centre contractor, Belgravia Leisure Ltd to close the outdoor Dive Pool from today for the foreseeable future.