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Masterton District Council - Latest News [Page 3]

No Further Changes Planned For Judds Road

Monday, 8 September 2025, 2:48 pm | Masterton District Council

Traffic currently accessing Ngaumutawa Road from Judds Road will be directed south to the intersection of Judds Road with High Street – State Highway 2. More >>

Taking Care Of Business Service Celebrates Milestone

Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 11:01 am | Masterton District Council

By completing a simple TCOB form, business owners are connected with a dedicated council Business Support Advisor who guides them through everything they’ll need from building and planning to health and licensing requirements. More >>

Masterton District Council Chooses Pragmatism Over Prestige

Friday, 22 August 2025, 10:17 am | Masterton District Council

The Council’s newly adopted plan will see the 161 Queen Street site purchased and refitted to retain the customer service centre but include a modern, accessible Council Chamber and Emergency Operations Centre, at a cost of $3.5 million - less than half ... More >>

Masterton District Council Commits To Joint Council Water Entity

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 4:49 pm | Masterton District Council

The council-controlled organisation would be responsible for delivering drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the four districts, managing approximately 25,000 connections. More >>

Second Life For Town Hall Treasures At Auction

Monday, 18 August 2025, 4:46 pm | Masterton District Council

The online auction will open with an initial round of listings on Wednesday 20 August, with more lots to be added. More >>

Leashes Required For Nesting Season

Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 1:24 pm | Masterton District Council

Masterton District Council has erected signs advising of the requirement, and Animal and Bylaw Services staff will be patrolling the area over the next three months to ensure compliance. More >>

Candidates Confirmed As Nominations Close

Friday, 1 August 2025, 3:00 pm | Masterton District Council

In August, all candidates will have a profile and a video listed on the site to help the community learn more about who they can vote for. More >>

Masterton District Council Welcomes New Performance Transparency Initiative

Friday, 1 August 2025, 10:27 am | Masterton District Council

The new metrics, sourced from council annual reports, annual plans, and long-term plans, which are available at dia.govt.nz, provide residents with standardised data to compare councils across New Zealand for the first time. More >>

Time Running Out For Dog Registration

Thursday, 24 July 2025, 3:05 pm | Masterton District Council

The registration year is the same across all councils and runs from 1 July to 30 June every year. This is a legal requirement under Section 36 of the Dog Control Act 1996 More >>

Expressions Of Interest Now Open For New Hangar Sites At Masterton’s Historic Aviation Hub

Thursday, 17 July 2025, 10:02 am | Masterton District Council

Major infrastructure upgrades, including a fully resealed 30m wide runway, support the development and position Hood as a modern aviation destination while preserving its rich 90-year heritage. More >>

National Prize For Masterton District Library

Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 2:10 pm | Masterton District Council

Library and Archive Manager Tiffany Rawlings said the displays were a powerful way for libraries to show their support for rainbow communities, sending the message that everyone is welcome, safe, and valued within their spaces. More >>

Learners' Pool Reopens Just In Time For New School Term

Friday, 11 July 2025, 9:23 am | Masterton District Council

Community members are invited to visit the pool and check the updated swim class schedules via the Rec Centre's website or by contacting the centre directly. More >>

Masterton's Library Upgrade Boosted By Major Community Support

Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 3:10 pm | Masterton District Council

Masterton's transformative library upgrade project - Breathing new life into our whare pukapuka - has received a significant boost with Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) pledging $250,000 toward the fitout of essential community learning spaces, ... More >>

Grants Open For Events, Climate And Wellbeing Funding

Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 10:44 am | Masterton District Council

Community Development Team Leader Kelsi Rutene encourages people to apply “we know there are people doing great things in Masterton, these funding options are here to help our community organisations take the lead.” More >>

Councils Consult On The Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 9:38 pm | Masterton District Council

The proposed Bylaw spans 11 parts and controls a broad range of activities including keeping animals, licensing requirements for tattoo and skin piercing, activities that can occur in parks, reserves, and vehicles on beaches. More >>

Masterton District Council Adopts 2025/26 Annual Plan

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 9:23 pm | Masterton District Council

The plan prioritises core infrastructure with more than $25 million allocated for roading maintenance and renewals, $12 million for water services operations and capital projects, and $10.8 million for wastewater operations, capital and debt repayment. More >>

Masterton District Council Adopts 2025/26 Annual Plan

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 3:04 pm | Masterton District Council

The plan prioritises core infrastructure with more than $25 million allocated for roading maintenance and renewals, $12 million for water services operations and capital projects, and $10.8 million for wastewater operations, capital and debt repayment. More >>

Temporary Library Location Finalised To Enable Start Of Transformation

Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 11:20 am | Masterton District Council

Procurement for the main contractor is planned to start in September, with construction beginning in late 2025/early 2026, and the new library space likely to open Spring 2027. The space will be transformed from a traditional book repository into a true ... More >>

Masterton District Council Backs Pūkaha With $200,000 Support Package

Monday, 16 June 2025, 2:05 pm | Masterton District Council

"Pūkaha is absolutely essential to our region. It's not just about conservation, it's about education, tourism, and preserving our natural heritage for future generations," Mayor Caffell said. More >>

Mayor To Host 'The Big Shout Out' - Celebrating Masterton's Volunteers

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 7:56 pm | Masterton District Council

Whether you've been volunteering for decades or just started last week, whether you give an hour a month or countless hours every week - this event is for you. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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