Council News
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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.
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Equipment failure forces temporary pool closure
NewsThe five-lane pool at the Trust House Recreation Centre has been temporarily closed after problems with the ageing compressor that heats, and cools, water and air at the centre.
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Chief Executive resigns
NewsMasterton Mayor Gary Caffell has expressed his regret that Chief Executive David Hopman has resigned his position at Masterton District Council.
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Key public consultations underway
NewsMasterton District Council has today begun public consultation to inform the annual plan, speed management review and long-term plan.
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Colombo Road bridge lane change
NewsThe new southbound lane of the Colombo Road bridge over the Waipoua River will be temporally opened for traffic.
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Mayor welcomes increased subsidy for roadwork
NewsA boost in subsidy rate for road repairs by Waka Kotahi has been welcomed by Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell.
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Generous gift from Ashburton District to Masterton
NewsNearly $17,000 has been donated to Masterton District Council by the people of Ashburton District.
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Applications open for Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund
NewsApplications open from 8pm tonight (Wednesday 15 March) for financial support from the Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund for people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Dog park up for discussion
NewsMasterton District Council will next month consider making land available at Henley Lake for a fenced dog park.
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Masterton Mayor joins MP in urging speed rethink
NewsMayor Gary Caffell and MP Kieran McAnulty are asking Waka Kotahi to reconsider its decision to impose an 80km/h speed limit on State Highway 2 between Carterton and Featherston.
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Call for members – Retailers’ Business Group
NewsMDC is inviting interested businesses to join a Retailers’ Business Group to help address challenges around antisocial behaviour and bring vibrancy and positivity to the Masterton CBD.
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Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund
NewsA Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund is being set up by the three Wairarapa mayors in response to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Masterton Mayor urges new PM to re-think Three Waters reform
NewsMasterton Mayor Gary Caffell is 100 per cent behind calls from Communities 4 Local Democracy (C4LD) for new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to amend Three Waters reform proposals.
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Masterton Mayor backs budget bid to improve local rail
NewsMasterton’s Mayor Gary Caffell has added his support to a joint budget bid that would see improved rail services across the lower north island.
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Masterton retailers’ business group to be formed
NewsMasterton District Council is leading the formation of a retailer’s business group to provide support within the retail community.
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Water restrictions introduced for Masterton
NewsLow flow levels in the Waingawa River, the source of Masterton’s drinking water have forced Masterton District Council to introduce water restrictions for the first time this summer.
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General waste fee increase to meet increased cost of disposal
NewsFees for general waste disposed of at the Nursery Road transfer station will increase from 1 February to reflect an increase in the cost of waste disposal at the Bonny Glen Landfill.
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Learners’ Pools Closed due to Safety Concerns
NewsMasterton District Council has closed the small learners’ pool at the rear of the Trust House Recreation Centre today due to safety concerns after roofing was found damaged.
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Cyclone Hale rural recovery assistance
NewsWairarapa farmers and growers affected by Cyclone Hale are invited to ask for help if they need it.