Council News

Minister marks completion of $17 million Hood infrastructure project

The completion of upgrades and improvements at Hood Aerodrome future-proofing the facility has been marked by Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson.

One week left for street tree and alcohol submissions

There’s just one week left for the community to have its say on street trees and alcohol control in public spaces.

MDC and MTLT make Masterton’s history more accessible in large print

From the end of March, two new large print non-fiction titles will be available at Masterton District Library.

Tyler Ross appointed as Group Manager Infrastructure

Tyler Ross will join Masterton District Council’s Executive Leadership Team from 13 April as Group Manager Infrastructure, returning to the district from Wellington.

Consultations open on two hot topics

Masterton District Council is expecting a lot of community interest in two consultations opening today (25 February) about how public spaces are managed.

$200,000 Investment to Enhance Queen Street and Support Local Business

Masterton District Council has approved a $200,000 Town Centre Improvement Fund to support Queen Street shop and building owners enhance their premises.

Library secures funding to power sustainable and inclusive upgrades

Masterton District Library has secured $418,000 from the Lottery Community Facilities Fund Te Tahua Hapori Ngā Whakaurunga to enable further improvements without impacting rates.

Vandalism leads to temporary closure of bathrooms at Henley Lake

Recent bouts of vandalism have led to the closure of the men’s toilet cubicles at the toilets at Henley Lake.

Council disappointed by community response to regulatory process

Masterton District Council Chief Executive Kym Fell has expressed disappointment at some community reaction to the recent lifting of the Castlepoint Hotel's alcohol licence stay.

New Chief Executive appointed for Hood Aerodrome

Ian Osland has been appointed Chief Executive of Hood Aerodrome following a rigorous assessment and approval process with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Avian Botulism - Henley Lake

Masterton District Council is very aware of the impact the bacterium Clostridium botulinum is having on the waterfowl and fish population at Henley Lake.

Candidate nominations for by-election opening 12 February

​Following the resignation of Cr Jamie Falloon at the beginning of February, the by-election process for the vacant Whakaoriori Masterton District Council at-large seat is now underway.

Castlepoint Hotel - Stay lifted

Splashing into Stories this Summer with Masterton Library

Reading left the page for Masterton District Library’s ‘Splash into Stories’ Summer Holiday Programme this year.

​Alec signs off after 30 years on rural roads

A workshop full of projects awaits Alec Birch, who retires this week after a 30-year career on Masterton’s roading network.

Masterton District Council submission on proposed rates cap model

Read the Masterton District Council submission on the Rates Target Model (PDF, 199KB) This submission was made to the Department of Internal Affairs.

Streamlined executive leadership team to deliver efficiencies

A streamlined executive leadership team of four group managers reporting to Chief Executive Kym Fell will deliver financial and operational efficiencies across Masterton District Council, he says.

Mayor's Minute - January

The Mayor's Minute is a column that is printed first in the Wairarapa Times Age.

Hundreds of reasons to love Masterton

Masterton District Council has so far received nearly 2,000 answers from people about what they love about Masterton, and what they would change.

Avian botulism suspected at Henley Lake – dogs should be kept on leads

Masterton District Council is warning of likely avian botulism causing the death of birds and eels at Henley Lake.