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General InspectionAll staff members within regulatory services are only too willing to advise or assist with any of the functions performed within their unit. Council's policy is to educate and discuss matters of concern before enforcement procedures are necessary, to ensure the community is safe and compliance standards met. Link to Masterton District Council Bylaws Rural FireFire restrictions may apply from 1 October to 30 April depending on weather conditions. Permits and information can be obtained from Stephen Siemonek, Deputy Principal Rural Fire Officer phone 06 370 6300 or 0274 865 261. A Restricted Fire Season applies 365 days of the year to Ngaumu Forest and the surrounding 1km fire safety margin. For all information and fire permits in this area contact Juken Nissho phone 06 377 4944. Skateboards, Rollerskates or Similar DevicesOverhanging TreesYou will know there is nothing more disconcerting, when walking along a footpath than a slap in the face from a branch full of wet foliage. Trees or shrubs are not permitted to encroach over the boundary into public space. They must be cut back to keep the area clear as shown on the diagram. When trimming or cutting back please make allowance for the effect of wind and rain which, separately or together can greatly aggravate the problem. For safety purposes, if you have trees with branches near power lines you should contact Powerco on 0800-769-372 or www.powerco.co.nz for a list of qualified experienced contractors to carry out the work. If you wish to report trees or shrubs overhanging onto the footpath please contact the Masterton District Council call centre on (06) 370 6300, or email mdc@mstn.govt.nz or fill in an e-Fix form by clicking on e-Fix near the top right hand side of this page.
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