Council News
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Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2023–29
NewsWe’re working with the other seven councils across our region to develop a new Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WRWMMP).
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Masterton District Council adopts plan for 2023-24
NewsThe Masterton District Council has today adopted its Annual Plan, outlining key projects and activities for the 2023-24 year.
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MDC appoints new Chief Executive
NewsMasterton District Council has appointed Kym Fell as their new Chief Executive, starting on 25 September 2023.
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Kitchener Street Footpath Closure
NewsWork is to continue on the extension of Kitchener St through to Gordon St.
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Wairarapa Councils launch combined rangatahi strategy
NewsMasterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa District Councils have launched Te Rautaki Rangatahi o Wairarapa: Wairarapa Youth Strategy.
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Members sought for Rural Advisory Group
NewsMasterton District Council is seeking expressions of interest from people keen to be part of its Rural Advisory Group for the current term.
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Cycleway consultation open
NewsConsultation is now open on Masterton District Council’s proposed Lansdowne to Kuripuni cycleway.
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New Community Climate Fund now open
NewsA new community climate action has been launched today by Masterton District Council.
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Cycleway consultation to be discussed
NewsMasterton District Council on Wednesday (17 May) whether to proceed to the consultation phase of a proposed cycleway project, running from the Masterton Netball Courts to Kuripuni.
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Colombo Road bridge reopens
NewsMasterton’s Colombo Road bridge over the Waipoua River is now fully open, after construction of a new bridge to replace the old eastern, south-bound section.
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Mayoral Relief Fund grants pass $170,000
NewsMore than $170,000 has now been paid to a total of 19 applicants through the Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund set up to help those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Replacement footbridge for Kaka and Kereru
NewsA footbridge running between Kaka Street and Kereru Place will be replaced, with work starting on Monday 17 April.
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Council working to resolve street light power issues
NewsMasterton District Council is working with power supplier Mercury to address ongoing street light outages that have occurred over the past two weeks.
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Equipment failure forces temporary pool closure
NewsThe five-lane pool at the Trust House Recreation Centre has been temporarily closed after problems with the ageing compressor that heats, and cools, water and air at the centre.
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Chief Executive resigns
NewsMasterton Mayor Gary Caffell has expressed his regret that Chief Executive David Hopman has resigned his position at Masterton District Council.
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Key public consultations underway
NewsMasterton District Council has today begun public consultation to inform the annual plan, speed management review and long-term plan.
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Colombo Road bridge lane change
NewsThe new southbound lane of the Colombo Road bridge over the Waipoua River will be temporally opened for traffic.
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Mayor welcomes increased subsidy for roadwork
NewsA boost in subsidy rate for road repairs by Waka Kotahi has been welcomed by Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell.
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Generous gift from Ashburton District to Masterton
NewsNearly $17,000 has been donated to Masterton District Council by the people of Ashburton District.
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Applications open for Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund
NewsApplications open from 8pm tonight (Wednesday 15 March) for financial support from the Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund for people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
