Council News
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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.
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Civic Facility Project
For the RecordThe Wairarapa Times-Age is planning an article on the Civic Facility project, but a draft provided was incorrect in stating three options would be put to the public.
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Learners’ Pools Closed due to Safety Concerns
NewsMasterton District Council has closed the small learners’ pool at the rear of the Trust House Recreation Centre today due to safety concerns after roofing was found damaged.
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Cyclone Hale rural recovery assistance
NewsWairarapa farmers and growers affected by Cyclone Hale are invited to ask for help if they need it.
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Discharges of Treated Wastewater to the Ruamahanga River
For the RecordStuff asked if the Council discharges of treated wastewater to the Ruamahanga River complied with its consent.
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Pot Holes
For the RecordThe Times-Age asked for information about potholes.
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Panama Village Fire
For the RecordThe Wairarapa Times-Age had some questions about a small fire that broke out at Panama Village this morning.
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Fair Go Recycling Story
For the RecordFair Go is running a story on recycling, due to air in February.
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Kitchener Street Upgrade Work
For the RecordThe Times Age asked some questions around the Kitchener Street upgrade work.
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Wairarapa Archive opens in new location
NewsTe Pūranga Kōrero o Wairarapa/Wairarapa Archive has reunited its collection and its staff at a new location and will be open to the public from Monday 16 January.
