Council News
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Dog park up for discussion
NewsMasterton District Council will next month consider making land available at Henley Lake for a fenced dog park.
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Masterton Mayor joins MP in urging speed rethink
NewsMayor Gary Caffell and MP Kieran McAnulty are asking Waka Kotahi to reconsider its decision to impose an 80km/h speed limit on State Highway 2 between Carterton and Featherston.
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Call for members – Retailers’ Business Group
NewsMDC is inviting interested businesses to join a Retailers’ Business Group to help address challenges around antisocial behaviour and bring vibrancy and positivity to the Masterton CBD.
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Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund
NewsA Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund is being set up by the three Wairarapa mayors in response to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Masterton Mayor urges new PM to re-think Three Waters reform
NewsMasterton Mayor Gary Caffell is 100 per cent behind calls from Communities 4 Local Democracy (C4LD) for new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to amend Three Waters reform proposals.
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Masterton Mayor backs budget bid to improve local rail
NewsMasterton’s Mayor Gary Caffell has added his support to a joint budget bid that would see improved rail services across the lower north island.
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Masterton retailers’ business group to be formed
NewsMasterton District Council is leading the formation of a retailer’s business group to provide support within the retail community.
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Water restrictions introduced for Masterton
NewsLow flow levels in the Waingawa River, the source of Masterton’s drinking water have forced Masterton District Council to introduce water restrictions for the first time this summer.
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General waste fee increase to meet increased cost of disposal
NewsFees for general waste disposed of at the Nursery Road transfer station will increase from 1 February to reflect an increase in the cost of waste disposal at the Bonny Glen Landfill.
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Learners’ Pools Closed due to Safety Concerns
NewsMasterton District Council has closed the small learners’ pool at the rear of the Trust House Recreation Centre today due to safety concerns after roofing was found damaged.
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Cyclone Hale rural recovery assistance
NewsWairarapa farmers and growers affected by Cyclone Hale are invited to ask for help if they need it.
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Wairarapa Archive opens in new location
NewsTe Pūranga Kōrero o Wairarapa/Wairarapa Archive has reunited its collection and its staff at a new location and will be open to the public from Monday 16 January.
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Working Group to report to Council on Civic Facility
NewsThe independent working group tasked with preparing a review of the rationale for the progression of the Masterton District Council Civic Facility project will present their report.
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Three Waters funding approved for Council projects
NewsA total of $3.88m in Three Waters Better Off Funding has been approved by the Government for Masterton District Council projects.
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Council grants top $200,000
NewsMasterton District Council has allocated more than $200,000 in Community Wellbeing and Community Events grants.
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Hood masterplan recognised with national award
NewsMasterton District Council is delighted its work on the Hood Aerodrome Masterplan has been recognised in the 2022 NZ Airports Awards.
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Labour weekend alcohol ban in Castlepoint and Riversdale
NewsThe restriction will apply between 7pm and 7am, starting at 7pm on Friday 21 October and ending at 7am on Monday 24 October.
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New Waipoua bridge a spectacular addition to recreation trail
NewsThe opening of the new Whitipoua walking and cycling bridge across the Waipoua River today (6 September) adds a spectacular physical and cultural asset to the Waipoua recreation trail.
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New accessible toilet open for business in time for school holidays
NewsMasterton District Council has opened a new accessible toilet in the boatshed, at the end of the Lake of Remembrance in Queen Elizabeth Park.
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How should Masterton spend $3.88 million?
NewsMasterton District Council is asking residents how it should spend $3.88 million in funding being offered by the Government as part of the ‘Better Off’ support package in the Three Waters Reforms.
