Council News
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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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Roadwork Funding After Cyclone Gabrielle
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked a series of questions about the cost and funding of road works related to Cyclone Gabrielle.
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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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Business and Retailer's Group
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked for an update on the multi-agency group proposed to address issues being experienced by businesses and retailers.
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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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Unsafe Homes due to Cyclone Gabrielle
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked for an update on the EOC and the likelihood of unsafe homes/buildings being stickered.
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Cyclone Gabrielle
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked for an update on Cyclone Gabrielle response activity.
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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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Emergency Response - Roading
For the RecordThe Times-Age sought additional information on roading to include in the emergency response article planned for tomorrow, in light of the closure last night of the Rimutaka Hill road.
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Recreation Centre Incident
For the RecordStuff followed up video on social media of an incident involving Police at the Trust House Recreation Centre pool, asking for details.
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Speed Signs
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked why a speed sign on Ngaumutawa Road was facing the wrong direction
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Edwardian Games
For the RecordNewsHub today asked questions relating to the Council’s involvement in the timing of an ‘Edwardian Games’ event that had been scheduled for Waitangi Day.
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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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Annual Report Delays
For the RecordFollowing a media release from South Wairarapa District Council about the delay in finalising its 2021/22 annual report, the Council was asked for comment about the delay of our annual report.