Council News
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Toxic algae at Henley Lake
NewsTests carried out by Masterton District Council have shown concentrations of cyanobacteria (toxic algae) have increased at Henley Lake.
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High demand prompts warning of further water restrictions
NewsMasterton District Council is urging residents to curb water use – specifically garden watering – to avoid further water restrictions as usage hits a new high.
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Cycleway Funding Cut
NewsMasterton District Council has ceased work on progressing the Eastside Link Cycleway following Government’s confirmation that funding for the project has been withdrawn.
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Masterton District Council closes dive pool
NewsMasterton District Council has regretfully directed its Trust House Recreation Centre contractor, Belgravia Leisure Ltd to close the outdoor Dive Pool from today for the foreseeable future.
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Water restrictions introduced for Masterton
NewsLower flow levels in the Waingawa River, the source of Masterton’s drinking water, have meant Masterton District Council has introduced water restrictions for the first time this summer.
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Project Group moving forward with civic facility options
NewsMembers of the Civic Facility Project Advisory Group are excited about the options Masterton District Council has agreed to take forward for consultation for the Masterton Library and town hall sites.
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Council votes to enter FOSAL buy-out
NewsMasterton District Council has voted to enter the Government’s Future of Severely Affected Land (FOSAL) voluntary buy-out programme for properties severely impacted by weather events in 2023.
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It’s not hammer time
NewsThe hammer-throwing area at the Colin Pugh Sports Bowl is closed until further notice after the cage structure was found to be structurally unsound.
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Dive pool to close for maintenance
NewsThe dive pool at the Trust House Recreation Centre will be closed for a week from Monday 4 December, reopening on Monday 11 December.
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Check before you buy - plant thieves likely to try cashing in
NewsFed-up Masterton District Council staff want help in fighting plant thefts from Queen Elizabeth Park.
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Parking survey planned
NewsA survey of parking behaviour is planned for Masterton on 30 November to gather information to support Masterton District Council's decision-making on parking-related issues.
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‘Tis the season to talk dogs
NewsMasterton District Council is reminding dog owners of their responsibilities, as well as providing some tips. for people coming across dogs.
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Delay in release of updated Masterton rating valuations
NewsQuotable Value New Zealand (QVNZ) has delayed the release of updated Masterton District rating valuations (RVs).
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Consultation opens on voluntary buy-out programme
NewsMasterton District Council is consulting the community on its participation in the Government’s Future of Severely Affected Locations (FOSAL) buy-out programme.
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Masterton parks keep Green Flags flying
NewsMasterton’s Queen Elizabeth Park and Henley Lake have maintained their international Green Flag status in the latest awards.
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Wairarapa councils release report on local Cyclone Gabrielle response
NewsThe three Wairarapa councils have released the Wairarapa review of the region’s emergency response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Chief Executive commissions independent review of wastewater issues
NewsMasterton District Council Chief Executive, Kym Fell has confirmed his intention to seek independent engineering advice on the wastewater issues faced some Cockburn Street and Colombo Road properties.
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What’s in a name?... something for all ratepayers
NewsConsultation is now open on the Revenue and Financing Policy Review on the Council website, with hard copy consultation documents at council offices and the library by Wednesday, 25 October 2023.
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Halloween Island is back!
NewsCalling all ghosts and ghouls – Halloween Island is returning to Queen Elizabeth Park for Tuesday 31 October, with the frightful addition of a haunted house for the first time this year.
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Senseless vandalism wrecks start to cricket season
NewsA senseless act of vandalism has wrecked the start of the new cricket season at Queen Elizabeth Park this weekend after a car was illegally driven over the cricket pitch, causing extensive damage.
