Masterton District Council adopts plan for 2023-24

The Masterton District Council has today adopted its Annual Plan, outlining key projects and activities for the 2023-24 year.

The plan also confirms an average rates increase of 6.2 per cent.

Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell said it was a challenging time for many across the district, but the council were determined to continue to deliver for the people of Masterton.

“It’s been a tough few years with increases in the cost of living impacting many in our community. This has also seen cost increases in all aspects of Council business,” Mayor Caffell said.

“We’ve worked hard on this year’s plan to minimise the impact of rates as much as we can, while continuing to deliver the services the people of Masterton expect.”

“Feedback in our Annual Plan consultation held earlier this year showed that our community wants us to keep Masterton moving, but we also needed to tighten our belts where we could. We’ve responded to that feedback and this Annual Plan delivers against those expectations.”

“Now we can start to concentrate on next year’s Long-Term Plan and set direction for the Council’s commitment to our community over ten years. This will include some exciting projects and I’m looking forward to listening to our community over the new few months as that plan comes together.”

The rates increase will vary across properties. The full and final Annual Plan will be available on the Council website before the end of July.