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Major Boost For Recovery Response
Monday, 27 February 2023, 2:56 pm | Masterton District Council
Communities near and far have shown their generosity, with healthy support being offered to Wairarapa recovery efforts in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. The recently established Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund has seen donations start to arrive, with ... More >>
Cyclone Gabrielle Mayoral Relief Fund For Wairarapa
Monday, 20 February 2023, 7:38 pm | Masterton District Council
A Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund is being set up by the three Wairarapa mayors in response to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils are currently planning how best to administer the support, and ... More >>
Masterton-Castlepoint Road Closed To Maintain Crew Safety – Expect Delays
Monday, 20 February 2023, 2:53 pm | Masterton District Council
The Masterton-Castlepoint Road will be closed between 8am and 4pm daily from tomorrow (Tuesday) until, and including, Friday 24 February, opening for one hour for traffic between noon and 1pm. The road will be closed after the Riversdale turnoff at Blairlogie-Langdale ... More >>
Response Update #1 - Cyclone Gabrielle
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 1:07 pm | Masterton District Council
Food and supplies are on the way to rural communities in the Wairarapa cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle. The Masterton-based Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for the Wairarapa is in regular communication with local communities, particularly the coastal ... More >>
Call For Climate Advisory Group Members
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 12:16 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council is calling for passionate climate advocates to apply to become members of its new Climate Advisory Group, the first initiative in its Climate Action Plan , adopted last year. The group will provide advice to help ensure ... More >>
Masterton Mayor Urges New PM To Re-think Three Waters Reform
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 11:15 am | Masterton District Council
Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell is 100 per cent behind calls from Communities 4 Local Democracy He hapori mō te Manapori (C4LD) for new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to seize the opportunity to amend Three Waters reform proposals. C4LD has called on ... More >>
Masterton Mayor Backs Budget Bid To Improve Local Rail
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 3:48 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton’s Mayor Gary Caffell has added his support to a joint budget bid that would see improved rail services across the lower north island. Mayor Caffell is one of six mayors and five chairs who have lodged a bid with the Ministers for Finance ... More >>
Masterton Retailers’ Business Group To Be Formed
Thursday, 26 January 2023, 3:55 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council is leading the formation of a retailer’s business group to provide support within the retail community for some of the challenges it has been experiencing around antisocial behaviour. Formation of the group was discussed ... More >>
Water Restrictions Introduced For Masterton
Thursday, 26 January 2023, 12:30 pm | Masterton District Council
Low flow levels in the Waingawa River, the source of Masterton’s drinking water have forced Masterton District Council to introduce water restrictions for the first time this summer. Garden sprinklers may now only be used on alternate days. Restrictions ... More >>
General Waste Fee Increase To Meet Increased Cost Of Disposal
Thursday, 26 January 2023, 11:08 am | Masterton District Council
Fees for general waste disposed of at Masterton District Council’s Nursery Road transfer station will increase from 1 February to reflect an increase in the cost of waste disposal at the Bonny Glen Landfill near Marton, the final destination for ... More >>
Wairarapa Archive Opens In New Location
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 3:06 pm | Masterton District Council
Te Pūranga Kōrero o Wairarapa/Wairarapa Archive has reunited its collection and its staff at a new location and will be open to the public from Monday 16 January. Library and Archive Manager Tiffany Rawlings said the Archive Team were delighted ... More >>
Three Waters Funding Approved For Council Projects
Sunday, 11 December 2022, 7:11 pm | Masterton District Council
A total of $3.88m in Three Waters Better Off Funding has been approved by the Government for Masterton District Council projects. The majority of the funding will see $2.25m allocated to upgrades of the Masterton wastewater network – bolstering already ... More >>
Masterton Eastside Cycle Route Gets Funding Green Light
Sunday, 4 December 2022, 6:36 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council has been granted funding towards a Lansdowne to Kuripuni Cycleway through the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Transport Choices programme. The project will see cycle lanes installed between Colombo Road and Crayne Street ... More >>
Te Pūranga Kōrero O Wairarapa/Wairarapa Archive On The Move
Friday, 2 December 2022, 12:46 pm | Masterton District Council
Te Pūranga Kōrero o Wairarapa/Wairarapa Archive closes to the public today (Friday 2 December) and will reopen in new premises on Monday 16 January. The new rented site at 3 Albert Street will bring archive staff and the collection back together ... More >>
Labour Weekend Alcohol Ban In Castlepoint And Riversdale
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 3:11 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council is reminding people enjoying Labour Weekend in Castlepoint and Riversdale that alcohol-free zones will be in place in public areas. The restriction will apply between 7pm and 7am, starting at 7pm on Friday 21 October and ending at ... More >>
New Masterton District Council Progress Results Released
Saturday, 8 October 2022, 6:55 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council has today released progress results for its newly elected Council, following this year’s Local Elections. They are: · Mayor: Gary Caffell · Masterton Whakaoriori General Ward Councillors: Bex Johnson, Tom Hullena, Tim ... More >>
Hood Masterplan Recognised With National Award
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 2:40 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council is delighted its work on the Hood Aerodrome Masterplan has been recognised in the 2022 NZ Airports Awards. Development of the masterplan saw the Council awarded the Small Airport Commercial and Non-Aeronautical Award last ... More >>
Next Generation Technology For New Masterton Building Consent Process
Friday, 16 September 2022, 5:32 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council is moving to a new online building consent application and processing system from today (16 September). The new system, Objective Build, is the next generation of regulatory software, and will replace the current Simpli ... More >>
Council Grants Top $200,000
Thursday, 15 September 2022, 1:00 pm | Masterton District Council
Masterton District Council has allocated more than $200,000 in Community Wellbeing and Community Events grants. A total of 36 applications were received for Community Wellbeing grants, totalling $297,812 from a budget of $130,102. The Council’s ... More >>
New Waipoua Bridge A Spectacular Addition To Recreation Trail
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 1:46 pm | Masterton District Council
The opening of the new Whitipoua walking and cycling bridge across the Waipoua River today (6 September) adds a spectacular physical and cultural asset to the Waipoua recreation trail. Masterton District Council approved construction of the bridge ... More >>
