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Dog De-sexing Programme A Success

Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:11 am | Masterton District Council

The Council’s Animal Services Team was awarded a $10,000 Trust House grant to support owners with the cost of de-sexing their dogs, with 59 applications received from owners. More >>

Masterton Water Consultation Closes

Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 2:40 pm | Masterton District Council

Of the 135 submissions that indicated a preference, 60 per cent supported the proposed Wairarapa-Tararua combined water services model, while 40 per cent preferred that Masterton District Council continue to deliver water services independently. More >>

Targeted Consultation On Hood Aerodrome Aeronautical Charges Review

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3:13 pm | Masterton District Council

The Council aims to provide equity on future charges after the review also highlighted the need for more equitable pricing across all users. More >>

Masterton Water Restrictions Lifted

Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 4:12 pm | Masterton District Council

The Council’s Three Waters Operations & Transition Manager Steve Watt said the past summer had been dry, but a total watering ban had been avoided. More >>

Masterton Mayor Expresses Regret At Hansell's Masterton Liquidation

Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:04 am | Masterton District Council

"I was gutted to hear the news about Hansell's," said Mayor Caffell. "This is a business that's been part of the fabric of Masterton for three-quarters of a century, and its potential loss hits our community hard." More >>

Follow The Stars For Matariki 2025

Thursday, 3 April 2025, 12:17 pm | Masterton District Council

Matariki rises in midwinter and for many Māori heralds the start of a new year. It is a time to celebrate new life, remember those who’ve passed and to plan for the future. And it’s a time to spend with whānau and friends – to enjoy kai ... More >>

Water Meter Charging Deferred To Ensure Fair And Accurate Billing

Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 1:16 pm | Masterton District Council

Work will continue to install the remaining meters for individual services (roughly 100 meters of some 10,340) and confirm the approach for properties with shared water connections (where one meter covers more than one property). More >>

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 >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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