Council News
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Masterton District Youth Council to launch grant scheme
NewsMasterton District Youth Council (MDYC) has launched the first year of their Youth Grant scheme this September.
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Applications open for 2025 Peter Laing Agriculture Trust grants
NewsApplications are now open for Peter Laing Agriculture Trust grants, designed to assist young people who intend to follow a practical farming career.
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Wellbeing and events grants top $165,000
NewsA total of $165,519 has been allocated by Masterton District Council’s Awards and Grants Committee for Community Wellbeing and Community Events grants.
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New defibrillators equip remote communities for medical emergencies
NewsNew Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed in a number of rural and isolated locations around Wairarapa, including in some of the region’s community halls.
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Hood plans aim to capitalise on infrastructure work
NewsExciting plans to increase hangar space at Hood Aerodrome have been announced by Masterton District Council to maximise the benefit of infrastructure improvements underway at the aerodrome.
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Masterton District Council is open for business!
NewsMasterton District Council is making it easier for new businesses to get started with its Taking Care of Business one-stop shop.
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Registrations open for Christmas parade
NewsRegistrations are now open for participants in Masterton District Council’s Christmas Parade, which will take place along Queen Street on Saturday 30 November.
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Changes to Wairarapa Class 4 Gambling and Standalone TAB Venues Policy
NewsWairarapa’s three district councils have adopted an updated joint gambling policy following a policy review earlier this year.
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Poll next year on Māori ward
NewsMasterton District Council will conduct a poll on its Māori ward during next year’s local government elections.
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$872,000 allocated in three-year LTP funding decisions
NewsMasterton District Council has allocated a total of $872,658 over three years to 12 organisations as part Long-Term Plan funding arrangements.
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Masterton District Council completes restructuring
NewsA series of restructures has been completed at Masterton District Council.
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Wagging Trails to get dogs and owners out and about
NewsA new initiative by Masterton District Council aims to get dogs and their owners making the most of Masterton’s parks and recreation trails.
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Long-Term Plan finalised - average rate rise of 9.6 per cent in year 1
NewsMasterton District Council has today confirmed its Long-Term Plan for 2024-34, and with it an average rate rise for 2024/25 of 9.6 per cent.
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Follow the Stars – Matariki grants
NewsA total of 11 grants have been provided by Masterton District Council to groups and individuals holding community events for Matariki.
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Independent report into wastewater overflow issues welcomed
NewsMasterton District Council welcomes the independent report into work carried out to address wastewater overflows in Cockburn Street.
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Positive progress signalled for key Masterton infrastructure
NewsMasterton District Council has decided to move forward and invest in a new Town Hall and upgraded library as part of deliberations on submissions on the 2024-34 Long Term Plan.
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Pool reopens after refurbishment
NewsWork on refurbishing pools and changing rooms at the Trust House Recreation Centre has been completed on time and within budget.
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Water restrictions lifted – at last
NewsMasterton District Council is thanking the community for its water conservation efforts as this week’s rain has finally allowed water restrictions to be lifted.
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Expressions of Interest - District Licensing Committees
NewsExpressions of interest are invited for appointment as Licensing Committee Members for the Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Licensing Committees.
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Work to start on raising Pownall Street pedestrian crossing
NewsWork will start on Monday 13 May to convert the Pownall Street pedestrian crossing near the corner with Essex Street to a raised crossing, to increase safety.
