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Join The Dots For Library’s Latest Entry For National Comp
Monday, 13 July 2026, 2:34 pm | Masterton District Council
The competition is part of an annual campaign in June celebrating rainbow (LGBTQIA+) literature in libraries across New Zealand. More >>
Floorplan Revealed For Masterton’s Refurbished And Expanded Whare Pukapuka
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 3:12 pm | Masterton District Council
The project, Breathing new life into our whare pukapuka, is creating an enhanced new library over two levels – with lift access. More >>
New Playground Opened On First Day Of School Holidays
Monday, 6 July 2026, 1:12 pm | Masterton District Council
Development of Riverstone Playground was part of the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan (LTP), and involved consultation with the Solway Residents’ Association, Masterton Primary School, Wairarapa College Supported Learning Centre, and iwi. More >>
Pool Complex Closes For Maintenance
Friday, 3 July 2026, 2:26 pm | Masterton District Council
The seven-lane lap pool, spa, sauna and changing facilities will close from 25 July to 27 August while the repairs are made. More >>
Playground Consultation Fires Imaginations
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 1:38 pm | Masterton District Council
After 25 years of use, the wooden play equipment at the iconic playground in Queen Elizabeth Park is due for renewal, and Masterton District Council’s survey on what to include in the new version generated a fantastic 900 responses. More >>
Masterton District Council Receives Governance Report
Monday, 15 June 2026, 12:19 pm | Masterton District Council
The Masterton District Council Future of Local Government community survey can be completed at whatsup.mstn.govt.nz, closing this Friday 19 June. More >>
Spruce-Up For CBD Through Town Centre Improvement Fund
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 4:30 pm | Masterton District Council
Projects receiving funding support include repainting shopfronts, fixing verandahs, upgrading lighting, restoring heritage features, and improving building façades. More >>
Average 4.2% Rates Rise Agreed Following Savings And Service Adjustments
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 3:29 pm | Masterton District Council
After strong discussion and deliberation, an amended version of the second option was agreed. These amendments excluded some of the proposed cost saving measures. More >>
Wairarapa History Brought To Life As 1940s Newspapers Go Digital
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:56 pm | Masterton District Council
The digitised 1944-1950 Times-Age editions, comprising nearly 15,000 pages, join editions from 1938 to June 1944. Papers Past also includes digitised copes of the Times-Age’s predecessors, the Wairarapa Age and Wairarapa Daily Times. More >>
Dog Registration Fees Finalised For 2026/27
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 1:34 pm | Masterton District Council
Registration fees must be paid in full by 31 July 2026, with a 50 per cent penalty added to fees for late payment. More >>
MDC Seeks Community’s Views On Amalgamation Priorities
Friday, 29 May 2026, 3:35 pm | Masterton District Council
Mayor Bex Johnson says the survey provides an opportunity to help shape what the future of local governance looks like. More >>
Residents’ Survey Shows Steady Results And Areas For Improvement
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 3:56 pm | Masterton District Council
The survey is conducted independently every three years, using a random sample of residents from the electoral roll. This year 403 residents responded. More >>
Street Furniture Gets A Refresh At The Mens Shed
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 3:00 pm | Masterton District Council
The Mens Shed will be hosting a gate sale this Saturday from 8am til 12 noon to raise funds for improvements to their space. More >>
Queen Street Tree Planting Begins
Monday, 18 May 2026, 10:41 am | Masterton District Council
Planting the same species throughout will produce a cohesive look says Programme Manager Lisa Neill. More >>
Contract Signed For Refurbishment Of Masterton District Library
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 2:14 pm | Masterton District Council
Demolition in the interior of the existing building will mark the beginning of the transformation from a traditional book repository into a true community hub. More >>
New Bridge To Park Island Open
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 4:00 pm | Masterton District Council
The bridge was included in the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan and constructed with a budget of approximately $210,000. More >>
Discounted Dog De-Sexing Funding
Friday, 24 April 2026, 10:59 am | Masterton District Council
The scheme was run in 2025, with 22 operations made possible by a one-off grant of $10,000 from Trusthouse. More >>
New Parking Meters For Masterton
Friday, 24 April 2026, 10:57 am | Masterton District Council
We put $350,000 in the the 2025-26 Annual Plan budget for this upgrade and we're doing it at the same time as the CBD watermain to reduce disruption. More >>
Time Running Out To Share Views On Masterton's Future
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 7:55 pm | Masterton District Council
Both consultations are accessible online through the Council’s What’s Up, Whakaoriori? page, and website, with hard copies at Council offices on Queen Street and Lincoln Road, and at Masterton District Library. More >>
Consultation Begins On Masterton’s Future
Monday, 30 March 2026, 10:42 am | Masterton District Council
The Annual Plan sets out what the Council wants to do in the coming financial year. More >>
