Council News
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Three Waters Reform
For the RecordThe Times Age asked for a statement about today’s Three Waters Reform announcement from Government.
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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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Retailer's Group Meeting
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked for an update on the cross-agency group established at the instigation of the Mayor after a meeting of retailers and businesses in December.
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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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Retailer's Group
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked for an update on the Masterton retailers’ group.
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Private Fence Damage
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked for details of a private fence damaged as a result of work at Riverside Cemetery.
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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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Dog Related Injuries
For the RecordThe Times-Age followed up a research article about dog-related injuries which referenced an estimated rate of 20 people per year in Masterton being hospitalised as a result of dog-related injuries.
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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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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.
