Council News

Water restrictions lifted – at last

Masterton District Council is thanking the community for its water conservation efforts as this week’s rain has finally allowed water restrictions to be lifted.

Expressions of Interest - District Licensing Committees

Expressions of interest are invited for appointment as Licensing Committee Members for the Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Licensing Committees.

Work to start on raising Pownall Street pedestrian crossing

Work will start on Monday 13 May to convert the Pownall Street pedestrian crossing near the corner with Essex Street to a raised crossing, to increase safety.

Expressions of interest sought for Disability Advisory Group

Masterton District Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from community members to join a Disability Advisory Group.

Help available to have your say

Masterton District Council wants to make it as easy as possible for people to have their voices heard on the proposed 2024-24 Long-Term Plan (LTP).

Masterton Mayor backs call to return GST on rates to councils

Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell fully supports a call by Local Government NZ for the Government to return GST on rates to councils.

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.

Passenger Air Service - Survey Query

The Times-Age asked for comment on discussions with Air Chathams and the nature of any possible financial input from the Council.

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.