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Berms Given go Ahead for Homebush Urban Wastewater Upgrade - Review of Discharges Next Stage

(08-02-2010)
Masterton District Council has been told it can go ahead with the construction of border strip irrigation levee as part of the multi-million dollar urban waste water upgrade at Homebush.
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Health Warning Issued for Henley Lake

(29-01-2010)
Henley Lake dog walkers are being warned not to let their dogs off their leads around the lake until Masterton District Council advises it is safe to do so. This follows the discovery of potentially deadly toxins related to the decay of algal bloom, says Parks and Recreation Manager Grant Hathaway.
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Book Issues and Returns Soar in Masterton, Following a Similar Trend in Wellington

(20-01-2010)
It was another bumper week for Masterton District Library with 6,551 books issued and 5,526 returned between 11 January and 16 January, a 10% increase over the same week in 2009.
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Toxic Algal Mats Pose Danger

(19-01-2010)
Greater Wellington, Masterton District Council and Regional Public Health are asking the public to avoid contact with the lower reaches of the Waipoua River due to extensive growth of potentially toxic blue-green algal mats.
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The Lady Killers - Back by Popular Demand for Summer Stunner

(18-01-2010)
The dream team of New Zealand’s finest female singers and entertainers are returning to the Summer Stunner’s big stage by popular demand. The Lady Killers are Tina Cross, Suzanne Lynch , Jackie Clarke and Taisha and they will headline the 2010 Summer Stunner concert in Masterton’s Colin Pugh Sportsbowl on Wednesday February 10th.
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Waitangi Day 2010

(18-01-2010)
Wairarapa Origins Festival - Saturday February 6, 2010.
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Happy New Year

(18-01-2010)
What's so good about living in the Masterton District? Take a look for yourself ...
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Top Kiwi Acts to Play at Summer Hummer 2010

(22-12-2009)
One of the strongest line-ups yet for Masterton’s annual Summer Hummer was announced today. Two of New Zealand’s top acts for 2009 are set to hit Masterton in February with Midnight Youth and Dane Rumble and his band confirmed as the lead acts for the outdoor concert. A third act will be up-and-coming Wellington group The Thomas Oliver Band.
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