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 >>