Council News
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Make a bid before the library hits the road!
NewsNearly 150 items are up for grabs in the latest Masterton District Council online auction, this time primarily surplus equipment from Masterton District Library.
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Unpaid dog registration fees targeted
NewsAround 260 Masterton district dog owners who have failed to pay registration fees now face a $300 infringement on top of unpaid fees and penalty payments.
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Election results announced for Masterton District Council
NewsThe preliminary results for the 2025 Masterton District Council elections are now available.
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Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw adopted
NewsAn updated Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw has now been adopted, providing rules for activities ranging from roaming chickens to vehicles on beaches, al fresco dining, and tā moko.
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Key milestone for Wairarapa Combined District Plan
NewsA major milestone has been reached in the review of the Wairarapa Combined District Plan (WCDP), the key statutory planning document for Wairarapa’s three district councils.
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Catch rain while you still can!
NewsWairarapa’s three district councils are encouraging residents to take advantage of heavily subsidised rainwater collection tanks and collect rain before the inevitable summer dry spell.
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Applications open for 2026 Peter Laing Agriculture Trust grants
NewsApplications are now open for Peter Laing Agriculture Trust grants, designed to assist young people who intend following a practical farming career.
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Masterton Town Hall demolition contractor secured
NewsMasterton District Council has officially contracted Wellington-based company, Quality Demolition and Contracting Ltd to take down the earthquake-prone Town Hall.
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Empty our shelves – but we want the books back!
NewsMasterton District Library is calling on the community to help lighten the load ahead of its big move to a temporary location — by borrowing books!
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Ballot bin hits the road for coastal voting push
NewsA mobile ballot bin will visit Tīnui, Castlepoint, and Riversdale on Saturday 4 October as part of a push to maximise voting in the local body election.
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Hood Aerodrome receives CAA certification
NewsHood Aerodrome has achieved Civil Aviation Authority Part 139 Certification, marking a significant milestone for aviation in the Wairarapa region.
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Community grants top $168,000
NewsMore than $168,000 in funding has been allocated to 50 community groups by Masterton District Council’s Awards and Grants committee.
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Spot the bin! Local Election Voting Underway in Masterton
NewsBallot bins will be easy to spot as they roll out across the Masterton District this week.
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No further changes planned for Judds Road
NewsNo further funding has been found to allow the Judds Road intersection with Ngaumutawa Road to remain open to two-way access.
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‘Taking Care of Business’ Support Service Celebrates Milestone
NewsMasterton District Council is celebrating a milestone as the Taking Care of Business (TCOB) initiative has its first birthday.
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Masterton District Council chooses pragmatism over prestige
NewsMasterton District Council to purchase its existing Customer Service Centre at 161 Queen Street, rather than proceed with the $8.7 million Waiata House extension.
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Wairarapa and Tararua Councils agree Water Services Delivery Plan
NewsSouth Wairarapa, Tararua, Masterton and Carterton Councils have agreed to Water Services Delivery Plans for the future of water services delivery in the region.
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Masterton District Council commits to joint council water entity
NewsMasterton District Council has formally resolved to join the proposed Wairarapa Tararua Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) for water services.
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Second life for town hall treasures at auction
NewsKeen collectors will be able to secure a piece of history as items in the old Masterton Town Hall come up for auction this week.
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Leashes required for nesting season
NewsDogs visiting the wetlands area of Henley Lake must now be on leashes, following the start of nesting season.
