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Masterton District Council - Latest News [Page 2]

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 >>

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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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