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Masterton District Council - Latest News [Page 1]
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 >>
Candidate Nominations For By-Election Opening 12 February
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 12:35 pm | Masterton District Council
Candidate nominations open on Thursday (12 February) for one month, with postal voting beginning in midApril, and closing at 12 noon on Friday, 22 May. More >>
Streamlined Executive Leadership Team To Deliver Efficiencies Across Council
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 2:18 pm | Masterton District Council
“The emphasis on simplifying leadership layers while empowering capable leaders closer to the work is exactly the kind of disciplined approach our Council needs,” Mayor Johnson said. More >>
Hundreds Of Reasons To Love Masterton
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 3:11 pm | Masterton District Council
The suggestions have come from a series of pop-up engagements at community events as part of the Our Future Our Story project, which aims to develop a plan for how Masterton should grow and develop over the next 25 years. More >>
Avian Botulism Suspected At Henley Lake – Dogs Should Be Kept On Leads
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 12:35 pm | Masterton District Council
The risk to human health is low, but pets such as dogs and cats can become sick if they eat infected carcasses. Dead eels or other fish should not be eaten. More >>
Contract Awarded For CBD Water Main Project
Friday, 19 December 2025, 10:05 am | Masterton District Council
Construction is scheduled to begin in early March following the Golden Shears and Shearing World Championships, and is expected to be completed within six months. More >>
