Council News
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Retailer Safety
For the RecordThe Times-Age followed up last night’s meeting with retailers and other interested parties to discuss concerns about safety and security.
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Civic Facility Expenditure
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked for Council expenditure on the civic facility since 2016.
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Senior Housing Waitlist
For the RecordThe Times-Age followed up the CE’s report regarding the waiting list for senior housing.
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Working Group to report to Council on Civic Facility
NewsThe independent working group tasked with preparing a review of the rationale for the progression of the Masterton District Council Civic Facility project will present their report.
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Three Waters funding approved for Council projects
NewsA total of $3.88m in Three Waters Better Off Funding has been approved by the Government for Masterton District Council projects.
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Karakia at Council Meetings
For the RecordAfter a Letter to the Editor about the religious content of karakia used at Council meetings, the Times-Age asked if elected members were given the opportunity to leave the room when karakia was used.
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Podular in Liquidation
For the RecordThe Times-Age has followed up news that the company Podular has gone into liquidation. Podular had been contracted to provide the Youth Hub at the skatepark.
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Local Government Official Information Amendment (LGOIMA) Bill
For the RecordFollowing the announcement of changes to the Local Government Official Information Amendment (LGOIMA) Bill, the Times-Age asked for comment on the impact for councils.
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Resource Management Act Reform Legislation
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked for the Council’s reaction to Government Resource Management Act reform legislation introduced to Parliament yesterday.
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Anti Social Behaviour at the Skatepark
For the RecordThe Times-Age enquired about a reported “mugging” at the Skatepark.
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Homeless Shelter in Masterton
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked for a comment on a homeless shelter being developed in the district.
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Masterton's Flood Risk
For the RecordInternal Affairs Report released this week that highlights communities most vulnerable to the effects of flooding – in which Masterton was named.
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Air Collision Above Hood Aerodrome
For the RecordA report has been released on the air collision above Hood Aerodrome, in which two pilots sadly lost their lives. We have answered queries from the Times Age, and David Hopman has been interviewed.
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Future for Local Government
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked Wairarapa mayors for their response to the Future of Local Government review.
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Dog Attack
For the RecordStuff followed up social media reports of the death of a cat in Masterton, after it was attacked by two roaming dogs. The following information was provided:
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Civic Facility Working Group appointments named
Masterton District Council has confirmed an independent Chair and an independent community representative for its Civic Facility Working Group following the adoption of the 2022/23 Annual Plan.
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Ombudsman’s findings welcomed
The Ombudsman has rejected complaints that Masterton District Council’s public consultation about financing the Civic Facility was flawed and not compliant with the Local Government Act 2002.
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Riversdale Beach Road
For the RecordIn response to comments on the Riversdale Beach Neighbourhood Notice Board Facebook page, regarding the road to Riversdale, the following information was provided:
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Regenerative Agriculture and our Climate Action Plan
For the RecordIn response to a query from the Times-Age regarding regenerative agriculture and our Climate Action Plan, the following response was provided:
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Code of Conduct for Elected Members
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked today why the Code of Conduct for elected members due to be adopted at tomorrow’s inaugural meeting of the new Council did not use the LGNZ template.
