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Masterton District Council - Latest News [Page 2]

Changes To Wairarapa Class 4 Gambling And Standalone TAB Venues Policy

Thursday, 1 August 2024, 10:48 am | Masterton District Council

Wairarapa’s three district councils have adopted an updated joint gambling policy following a policy review earlier this year. More >>

Poll Next Year On Māori Ward

Wednesday, 31 July 2024, 11:59 am | Masterton District Council

Mayor Gary Caffell said the decision to hold a poll during the election in October 2025 was the most cost-effective way of meeting government requirements. More >>

$872,000 Allocated In Three-year LTP Funding Decisions

Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 3:07 pm | Masterton District Council

A total of 14 applications were received requesting funding of $1,265,508 over the three-year period 2024/25-2026/27, with all applicants making presentations to the Council’s Awards and Grants committee on 10 July. More >>

Masterton District Council Completes Restructuring

Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 12:09 pm | Masterton District Council

Last week, General Manager - Infrastructure and Assets Maseina Koneferenisi implemented a new service delivery model across the Infrastructure and Assets portfolio. More >>

Wagging Trails To Get Dogs And Owners Out And About

Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 3:05 pm | Masterton District Council

Wagging Trails will be launched on Sunday (7 July), with a community walk around Henley Lake. More >>

Long-Term Plan Finalised - Average Rate Rise Of 9.6 Per Cent In Year 1

Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 1:58 pm | Masterton District Council

Rural properties will have an average 12.4 per cent increase, with variations between different types of property and revaluations. Higher rural rates are a result of roading costs increasing, and rural properties being allocated a greater share of ... More >>

Follow The Stars – Matariki Grants

Friday, 21 June 2024, 9:46 am | Masterton District Council

A total of 11 grants have been provided by Masterton District Council to groups and individuals holding community events for Matariki. Grants up to $500 were available to help organisers where events were free and open to the public, and aligned to ... More >>

Independent Report Into Wastewater Overflow Issues Welcomed

Thursday, 13 June 2024, 12:51 pm | Masterton District Council

The report, completed by GHD, recommends making the Cockburn Street area (including Taranaki Street, Patea Place, Okato Place and Kuripuni Street) a pilot study for identifying the source of water entering the wastewater system and leading to overflow ... More >>

Swim Classes Welcome Women From All Cultures

Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 12:09 pm | Masterton District Council

The upcoming school holidays will see another 25 participants enjoy free classes that are designed for complete beginners and people who feel afraid of water. More >>

Positive Progress Signalled For Key Masterton Infrastructure

Thursday, 6 June 2024, 3:35 pm | Masterton District Council

Masterton District Council has decided to move forward and invest in a new Town Hall and upgraded library as part of deliberations on submissions on the 2024-34 Long Term Plan. More >>

Pool Reopens After Refurbishment

Thursday, 23 May 2024, 10:48 am | Masterton District Council

Work on refurbishing pools and changing rooms at the Trust House Recreation Centre has been completed on time and within budget. More >>

Water Restrictions Lifted – At Last

Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 3:18 pm | Masterton District Council

Masterton District Council is thanking the community for its water conservation efforts as this week’s rain has finally allowed water restrictions to be lifted. More >>

Work To Start On Raising Pownall Street Pedestrian Crossing

Thursday, 9 May 2024, 2:22 pm | Masterton District Council

A temporary crossing, controlled by traffic management staff, will operate to the north of the existing crossing during the work. More >>

Expressions Of Interest Sought For Disability Advisory Group

Monday, 6 May 2024, 1:49 pm | Masterton District Council

The Disability Advisory Group will be made up of up to 12 members, including two elected members - Mayor Gary Caffell and Cr Marama Tuuta - up to four iwi representatives, and six community members appointed by a selection panel through the EOI process. More >>

Masterton Mayor Backs Call To Return GST On Rates To Councils

Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 3:00 pm | Masterton District Council

Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell fully supports a call by Local Government NZ for the Government to return GST on rates to councils. Data provided by Infometrics estimates GST on rates for Masterton District amounts to $5.13 million, about 10 per cent of ... More >>

Accessibility Improvements For McJorrow Park Playground

Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:39 pm | Masterton District Council

Masterton District Council has begun work to improve accessibility at McJorrow Park playground, removing an area of bark chip and replacing it with a soft pour flexi surface. More >>

LTP Submissions Pass 150 Mark

Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 4:44 pm | Masterton District Council

More than 150 submissions have so far been received on Masterton District Council’s proposed Long-Term Plan, halfway through the consultation period. The LTP sets out the Council’s plans for the next 10 years, and how these will be paid for. More >>

Follow The Stars For Matariki 2024

Monday, 22 April 2024, 4:40 pm | Masterton District Council

Applications are now open to groups and individuals planning community events for Matariki, with Masterton District Council again offering grants of up to $500 to help organisers, and planning a map of events running from Monday 24 June to Sunday ... More >>

Major Work To Renew Renall St-Ngaumutawa Road Roundabout

Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 1:49 pm | Masterton District Council

Masterton District Council is taking advantage of the school holidays to carry out major renewal work on the Renall St-Ngaumutawa Road roundabout, which will require traffic diversions for two weeks from Monday 15 April. School-day traffic is the ... More >>

Time For Masterton To Have Its Say On The Next 10 Years

Friday, 5 April 2024, 9:19 am | Masterton District Council

Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell is urging the community to take time to have their say on Masterton District Council’s proposed 2024-34 Long-Term Plan, Tō Wāhi, Tō Mahere – Your Place, Your Plan. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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