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Council Work On Track In 2025/26 Annual Plan Information Report
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 12:02 pm | Masterton District Council
The Council will finalise the Annual Plan in June, and Mayor Gary Caffell said good progress had been made on key projects including the extension and refurbishment of the library, extension of Waiata House, the new animal shelter, and the future ... More >>
What’s The Future Of Water?
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 3:57 pm | Masterton District Council
On 21 May, MDC must decide the future of water services - treated drinking water, wastewater treatment, and stormwater. More >>
New Roof For Recycling Centre
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 12:24 pm | Masterton District Council
Very little disruption to the public is expected and a staff member will be onsite to guide the public entering the recycling bay. The first stage will see scaffolding erected, before roofing work starts on Monday, 24 March. More >>
Water Main Installation Coordinated With Road Re-surfacing
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 3:44 pm | Masterton District Council
The water main work, which will start on Monday 10 March, involves laying 500 metres of water main on the western side of SH2 (High Street), between Judds Road and Fleet Street. This section is scheduled for resurfacing in April by NZTA, which is responsible ... More >>
Have Your Say On One Of The Biggest Decisions In Decades
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 1:24 pm | Masterton District Council
South Wairarapa, Carterton, Masterton, and Tararua district councils are consulting on whether water services should be managed under a new council-controlled water organisation for Wairarapa-Tararua or continue under existing approaches. More >>
Mayor Condemns Church Arsons In Masterton
Sunday, 23 February 2025, 2:24 pm | Masterton District Council
"Let me be absolutely clear: targeted attacks on any place of worship are completely unacceptable, regardless of anyone's personal religious beliefs," Mayor Caffell stated. More >>
Water Restrictions Eased After Rain In Tararua Range
Friday, 21 February 2025, 9:09 am | Masterton District Council
While there has been little rain in urban areas, the Council’s Three Waters Operations & Transition Manager Steve Watt said there was sufficient flow in the river, the source of Masterton’s drinking water, to ease restrictions. More >>
Dogs And Dangerous Buildings The Focus Of Policy Consultations
Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:56 am | Masterton District Council
The current approach to dangerous and insanitary buildings is reactive, meaning the Council responds promptly when a complaint is received and works with the building owner to remedy issues. Council does not actively seek out such buildings. More >>
Toxic Algae Prompts Closure Of Henley Lake To Recreational Users
Monday, 10 February 2025, 1:08 pm | Masterton District Council
Contact with the water may be unsafe and the Council has closed the lake for recreational purposes until health warnings are removed. More >>
Accessible Active Play For Henley Lake
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 12:34 pm | Masterton District Council
The new park will feature an obstacle course, outdoor exercise machines, and a playground with accessible play equipment, picnic tables and shade. More >>
New Bins Make Pooch Pick Up A Breeze
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 1:30 pm | Masterton District Council
Seven bins have been installed with five more scheduled to go in over the next few months. More >>
Public Notification Of Application To Demolish Town Hall
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 4:37 pm | Masterton District Council
In June 2024, Masterton District Council agreed to demolish the existing town hall and municipal buildings, including the façade, and build a new multi-purpose town hall on the current site, with a total budget of no more than $25 million, allocated ... More >>
Slow Down On Country Roads This Christmas
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 3:40 pm | Masterton District Council
The Council’s Roading Services Manager Kaine Jaquiery said with increased traffic on roads over the holiday period, care was essential. More >>
New Green Flag For Henley Lake
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 3:27 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council Facilities and Open Spaces Manager Ian Osland said the award reflected the partnership approach to managing the park with contractor Green By Nature and the Henley Trust. More >>
Masterton District Council Finalises Water Meter Charging Plans
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 3:23 pm | Masterton District Council
By year three of the transition (2027/28), urban water supply services will be funded through a targeted charge per connection, making up 50 per cent of the costs, and volume charges based on water meter readings, making up the remaining 50 per cent. More >>
Wairarapa Councils Adopt Local Alcohol Policy
Monday, 16 December 2024, 3:41 pm | Masterton District Council
Since its initial adoption in 2018, LAP has provided a unified approach to alcohol regulation across the region. The policy was developed collaboratively with input from local stakeholders, social and health sector, and business sector to ensure ... More >>
Five Aspiring Farmers Receive Peter Laing Agriculture Trust Grants
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 10:31 am | Masterton District Council
The Trust offers grants to young Wairarapa people intending to follow a practical farming career which can be used to pay for practical training and specialist equipment. More >>
Pools Come With Rules - And Costs
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 1:49 pm | Masterton District Council
The Building Act requires councils, including Masterton District Council, to inspect pools every three years to make sure they meet requirements, with warranted Council staff entitled to enter properties to inspect pools at any time, including temporary ... More >>
Water Restrictions Begin For Masterton
Monday, 2 December 2024, 12:06 pm | Masterton District Council
Restrictions when flows are low are required as part of the Council’s consent to take water from the river for Masterton. More >>
Consultation Begins On Water Meter Charging
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 4:06 pm | Masterton District Council
Water supply charges are currently part of rates - 30 per cent of costs come from a targeted charge of $180 per connection, and 70 per cent of the cost is paid through a rate based on the Capital Value (CV) of properties. More >>
