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Masterton District Council - Latest News [Page 5]
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 >>
Breathing New Life Into Our Whare Pukapuka - First View Of Library Transformation
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:03 am | Masterton District Council
The enhanced library will feature a community classroom and lounge, meeting rooms, coffee kiosk, dedicated workroom, and dynamic open-space office, transforming it from a traditional book repository into a true community hub. More >>
Town Hall Demolition Consent Granted
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 4:07 pm | Masterton District Council
Maseina Koneferenisi, General Manager Infrastructure and Assets welcomed the Commissioner’s decision. More >>
MDC Agrees To Progress Work On Wairarapa Tararua Joint Water Services Model
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:36 pm | Masterton District Council
Work on a Masterton-only water services delivery plan will continue in parallel with work on the Wairarapa Tararua plan. More >>
New Dog Fees Finalised For Masterton For 2025/26
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 2:00 pm | Masterton District Council
In a new scheme, $1 from every dog registration fee will go to a fund to assist low-income owners with the costs of de-sexing their dogs. More >>
Dog De-sexing Programme A Success
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:11 am | Masterton District Council
The Council’s Animal Services Team was awarded a $10,000 Trust House grant to support owners with the cost of de-sexing their dogs, with 59 applications received from owners. More >>
Masterton Water Consultation Closes
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 2:40 pm | Masterton District Council
Of the 135 submissions that indicated a preference, 60 per cent supported the proposed Wairarapa-Tararua combined water services model, while 40 per cent preferred that Masterton District Council continue to deliver water services independently. More >>
Targeted Consultation On Hood Aerodrome Aeronautical Charges Review
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3:13 pm | Masterton District Council
The Council aims to provide equity on future charges after the review also highlighted the need for more equitable pricing across all users. More >>
Masterton Water Restrictions Lifted
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 4:12 pm | Masterton District Council
The Council’s Three Waters Operations & Transition Manager Steve Watt said the past summer had been dry, but a total watering ban had been avoided. More >>
