Council News
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Mayor's Minute - November
NewsTake a minute with the Mayor and find out what's been happening at council in November.
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Masterton District Council to open workshops to the public
NewsMasterton District Council has agreed to open workshops to the public and live stream them where possible.
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$300 cost of exercising dog from vehicle
NewsA 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.
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Water Use Summaries boost residents’ control over water use
NewsMasterton 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.
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Get a takeaway that will fuel your mind!
NewsMasterton District Library's new temporary library will offer takeaway choices that do more than fill stomachs.
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Wairarapa Tararua Water Services Delivery Plans approved
NewsThe 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).
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What do you want Masterton to be like in 25 years?
NewsMasterton 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.
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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.
