Council News

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.

​Contract Awarded for CBD Water Main Project

Masterton District Council has awarded the contract for the CBD infrastructure upgrade project to John Fillmore Contracting (JFC).

Mayor's Minute - December

Take a minute with the Mayor and find out what's been happening at Council in December.

​Carparks close as town hall demolition site expands

Motorists are being encouraged to find alternative parking as the Masterton town hall demolition site expands from next week.

Mayor's Minute - November

Take a minute with the Mayor and find out what's been happening at council in November.

Masterton District Council to open workshops to the public

Masterton District Council has agreed to open workshops to the public and live stream them where possible.

$300 cost of exercising dog from vehicle

A dog owner is paying the cost of exercising their four-legged friend from a moving vehicle in public, following a change to Masterton's Control of Dogs bylaw in June, outlawing the activity.

​Water Use Summaries boost residents’ control over water use

Masterton District Council will begin delivering Water Use Summaries to more than 8000 local house owners whose properties have water meters, greatly increasing the information they have on water use.

Get a takeaway that will fuel your mind!

Masterton District Library's new temporary library will offer takeaway choices that do more than fill stomachs.

Wairarapa Tararua Water Services Delivery Plans approved

The four Wairarapa Tararua Councils – Masterton, Carterton, Tararua and South Wairarapa – have had their Water Services Delivery Plans approved by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA).

What do you want Masterton to be like in 25 years?

Masterton District Council is working with the community to develop a plan for the next 25 years that will shape what Masterton looks and feels like.