Council News
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New Green Flag for Henley Lake
NewsHenley Lake has maintained its Green Flag Community Award for the fourth year running.
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Public Notification of application to demolish town hall
NewsThe resource consent application (RM240135) to demolish Masterton’s old town hall building will be publicly notified from 8am, 20 December, with public submissions open until 4pm, 10 February 2025.
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Slow down on country roads this Christmas
NewsMasterton District Council and the Wairarapa Road Safety Council (WRSC) are urging motorists to take care and slow down on the District’s roads, particularly if roadworks are underway.
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Masterton District Council finalises water meter charging plans
NewsMasterton District Council has agreed plans for a three-year transition to charging for water supply in the urban areas via water meters.
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Five aspiring farmers receive Peter Laing Agriculture Trust Grants
NewsA total of $9,000 has been awarded to five successful applicants for the 2025 Peter Laing Agriculture Trust Grants.
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Pools come with rules - and costs
NewsBargain hunters looking for low-cost swimming pools as summer hots up are being reminded that pools come with rules, and potential costs.
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Water restrictions begin for Masterton
NewsLower flow levels in the Waingawa River, the source of Masterton’s drinking water, have triggered water restrictions for the first time this summer.
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Consultation begins on water meter charging
NewsMasterton District Council wants the views of the Masterton community about plans to change how it charges for water services, by using water meters.
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MDC to consult on three Local Water Done Well models
NewsMasterton District Council today voted to include for consultation the Wellington region water services delivery joint arrangements, proposed under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms.
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Youth Hub opens with the One NZ Summer Series
NewsThe Masterton District Council’s Infrastructure and Assets team is excited to announce the completion of the highly anticipated Youth Hub, set to officially open this Friday, 15 November.
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Rego and WOF warnings for parked vehicles
NewsMasterton District Council parking staff have begun leaving warning flyers on vehicles parked in central Masterton that do not have current registration and Warrants of Fitness (WOF).
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Casual swim price rises for first time in five years
NewsPrices for casual swimming at the Trust House Recreation Centre will see a small increase for the first time in five years.
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Dogs in Togs returns for summer
NewsDogs in Togs is returning for a second instalment this year thanks to the Animal Services Team at Masterton District Council.
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Donated resources to assist isolated communities in emergencies
NewsCoastal and isolated communities in Wairarapa will be better placed to respond to emergency events following the donation of resources from the Wairarapa Recovery Office (WRO).
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Funding provides power boost for Whareama Hall and emergency hub
NewsWhareama Hall’s role as a key community facility during an emergency has been strengthened following a funding grant to install a solar energy and battery back-up system.
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Workshop on options for management of water
NewsMasterton District Council is continuing discussions on how best to manage water under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms.
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Teamwork is the dreamwork to help young people find work
NewsThe three Wairarapa mayors struck the first partnership of a kind in Aotearoa in July 2023 when they joined forces in the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) programme.
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MDC and iwi partners sign Welcoming Communities commitment
NewsMasterton District Council has reinforced its strong commitment to inclusivity and community cohesion by signing the Welcoming Communities’ Statement of Commitment with iwi partners.
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Library goes beyond the page with Masterton Trust Lands Trust support
NewsBeyond the Page, a multi-disciplinary literary festival, is back for 2024 thanks to a $25,000 grant from Masterton Trust Lands Trust.
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Changes proposed to local alcohol rules
NewsA reduction in opening hours for off-licences, and restrictions on sale of alcohol at events targeted at young people are among changes proposed in a review of Wairarapa’s Local Alcohol Policy (LAP)
