Masterton District Council - Latest News [Page 1]
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 >>
MDC To Consult On Three Local Water Done Well Models
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 2:00 pm | Masterton District Council
Work will continue on development of the models and consultation will take place in the first part of 2025. More >>
Youth Hub Opens With The One NZ Summer Series
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 4:19 pm | Masterton District Council
Starting this month, the Youth Hub will host a monthly Friday youth event, 5-7pm, featuring live music and DJs, classic sausage sizzles, and prizes, courtesy of One NZ. More >>
Rego And WOF Warnings For Parked Vehicles
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 1:45 pm | Masterton District Council
Warnings will be issued for the next couple of months but will be replaced by infringement notices in the New Year. More >>
Casual Swim Price Rises For First Time In Five Years
Monday, 4 November 2024, 1:08 pm | Masterton District Council
Prices will change from Monday 11 November. Membership prices will remain unchanged and multi-trip tickets purchased before the increase will remain valid after 11 November. More >>
Dogs In Togs Returns For Summer
Monday, 4 November 2024, 11:25 am | Masterton District Council
“It was so popular in April that we have decided to run two Dogs in Togs events a year, one at the beginning and one at the end of the swimming season. More >>
Funding Provides Power Boost For Whareama Hall And Community Emergency Hub
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 11:45 am | Masterton District Council
Located in the Masterton District, Whareama Hall is one of 17 community emergency hubs in the Wairarapa region that provide a place for local residents to gather and request or offer support after a disaster, including during the period before assistance ... More >>
Workshop On Options For Management Of Water
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 1:54 pm | Masterton District Council
A workshop for councillors will be held on Friday, 18 October, in which further information will be provided to councillors and their questions answered. The public are able to observe this process but are not able to participate, ask questions, or comment. More >>
Wellbeing And Events Grants Top $165,000
Monday, 30 September 2024, 11:17 pm | Masterton District Council
We received some excellent presentations for some very worthwhile activities, but we were also very mindful of the care required in allocating funds provided from ratepayers in challenging economic times. More >>
MDC And Iwi Partners Sign Welcoming Communities Commitment
Monday, 30 September 2024, 12:48 pm | Masterton District Council
The Welcoming Communities initiative, led by Immigration New Zealand, aims to unite local government councils and communities in efforts to create environments where newcomers can thrive, thereby enhancing social cohesion and contributing to economic ... More >>
Library Goes Beyond The Page With Masterton Trust Lands Trust Support
Monday, 23 September 2024, 1:28 pm | Masterton District Council
Beyond the Page is a collaboration between five Wellington region public libraries, Masterton District Library, Hutt City Libraries, Upper Hutt City Libraries, Wellington City Libraries, and Kāpiti Coast District Libraries. More >>
Changes Proposed To Local Alcohol Rules
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 4:43 pm | Masterton District Council
The Chair of the Wairarapa Policy Working Group, Carterton District Councillor Robyn Cherry-Campbell said a local alcohol policy was intended to provide effective guidance for the decisions of the District Licensing Committee and the Alcohol Regulatory ... More >>
Wairarapa Survey Highlights Ongoing Impacts Of 2023 Cyclones
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 9:48 am | Masterton District Council
Run by the Wairarapa Recovery Office (WRO), the survey of people in impacted areas found that 75 percent of respondents had outstanding property damage, with substantial fencing, dam and bridge repairs, silt and debris clearance, and replanting still ... More >>
New Defibrillators Equip Remote Communities For Medical Emergencies
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:15 am | Masterton District Council
New AEDs have been installed in rural Wairarapa locations to enhance community emergency preparedness, supported by the Wairarapa Recovery Office and Wellington Free Ambulance. More >>
Hood Plans Aim To Capitalise On Infrastructure Work
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:18 pm | Masterton District Council
The plans include potential changes on Moncrieff Drive, where space has been identified for future commercial or visitor attractions. More >>
Masterton District Youth Council To Launch Grant Scheme
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 1:52 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Youth Council (MDYC) has launched the first year of their Youth Grant scheme this September. Five $500 grants will be awarded to local initiatives that are youth-led, support the Masterton community and help young people develop ... More >>
Applications Open For 2025 Peter Laing Agriculture Trust Grants
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 11:05 am | Masterton District Council
Applications are now open for Peter Laing Agriculture Trust grants, designed to assist young people who intend to follow a practical farming career. Peter Laing was a Wairarapa farmer dedicated to agriculture, farming, and his community. Grants ... More >>
Construction To Begin On Youth Hub
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 11:04 am | Masterton District Council
Work begins next week on the youth hub next to Masterton's skate park. More >>
Masterton District Council Is Open For Business
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 11:01 am | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council is making it easier for new businesses to get started with its Taking Care of Business (TCOB) one-stop shop. More >>
Registrations Open For Christmas Parade
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 2:18 pm | Masterton District Council
Registrations close at 4pm on Thursday, 31 October, using the online form or hard copy forms available at the Council’s Queen Street office and Masterton District Library. More >>