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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 >>
Minister Marks Completion Of $17 Million Hood Infrastructure Project
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 2:11 pm | Masterton District Council
This project was made possible through a $10 Million Grant from the COVID-19: Infrastructure Investment Fund (CRRF) administered by Kānoa - Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit, and $7 million in Council co-funding. More >>
One Week Left For Street Tree And Alcohol Submissions
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 3:26 pm | Masterton District Council
With around 30 submissions on each subject, Facilities and Open Spaces Manager, Ian Osland, is expecting a late flurry. More >>
MDC And MTLT Partner To Make Masterton’s History More Accessible In Large Print
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 12:09 pm | Masterton District Council
MTLT Chair Christine Brewster said life-long learning was at the heart of the Trust’s work. More >>
Masterton District Council Appoints Tyler Ross As Group Manager Infrastructure
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 2:29 pm | Masterton District Council
Mr Ross brings more than 20 years of strategic transport planning and infrastructure leadership experience across local and central government in New Zealand and Australia. More >>
Consultations Open On Two Hot Topics
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 10:44 am | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council opened consultations on Street Tree Policy and Alcohol Control Bylaw. The consultations will run from 25 February to 25 March. More >>
Masterton District Library Secures Major Funding To Power Sustainable And Inclusive Upgrades
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 10:38 am | Masterton District Council
Library and Archives Manager Tiffany Rawlings said she was thrilled to see value of the library recognised and be able to deliver further improvements for the community. More >>
Disability Advisory Group Calls For Applications
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 8:40 am | Masterton District Council
The Disability Advisory Group is made up of up to 12 members, including two elected members - Cr Gary Caffell and Cr Waireka Collings - up to four iwi representatives, and six community members appointed by a selection panel through the EOI process. More >>
Castlepoint Hotel - Council Disappointed By Community Response To Lawful Regulatory Process
Monday, 16 February 2026, 1:28 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council Chief Executive Kym Fell highlighted that the venue's licences were not renewed due to management practices, not because Council staff or ARLA failed in their duties. More >>
New Chief Executive Appointed For Hood Aerodrome
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 2:50 pm | Masterton District Council
Council Chief Executive Kym Fell said Mr Osland’s appointment reflects both his experience and his strong understanding of Council’s infrastructure and asset portfolio. More >>
