Council News
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First fully te reo Māori street sign unveiled
NewsMasterton District Council has unveiled the first Masterton street sign entirely in te reo Māori - Te Ara Pūrātā - which leads to a new commercial area off the southern end of Ngaumutawa Road.,
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Breathing new life into our whare pukapuka
NewsMasterton residents can now see the vision for their district's library, as the first architectural images of the refurbished Masterton District Library are released.
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Town Hall demolition consent granted
NewsA independent Commissioner has granted Masterton District Council (MDC) consent to demolish the Masterton Town Hall buildings with a number of conditions.
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MDC to progress work on Wairarapa Tararua joint water services model
NewsMasterton District Council has voted to progress work on the Wairarapa Tararua water services delivery model, under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms.
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New dog fees finalised for Masterton for 2025/26
NewsNew dog fees have been agreed by Masterton District Council for 2025/26.
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De-sexing grant targets puppy problem
NewsA total of 22 dog de-sexing operations have been approved for funding from a Trust House grant, with seven already completed through the Masterton District Council programme.
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Targeted consultation on Hood Aerodrome Aeronautical Charges Review
NewsMasterton District Council has agreed a targeted consultation on Hood Aerodrome aeronautical charges starting 24 April, with users who pay landing fees.
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Masterton water restrictions lifted
NewsAll gardening water restrictions have been lifted for Masterton, but Masterton District Council is continuing to encourage people to be careful in their use of water.
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Masterton Mayor expresses regret at Hansell's Masterton liquidation
NewsMasterton Mayor Gary Caffell has expressed deep regret at the news that Hansell's Masterton has been placed into liquidation after 75 years of operation.
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Water meter charging deferred to ensure fair and accurate billing
NewsMasterton District Council has elected to defer the start of charging for water using water meters, originally scheduled to begin on 1 July 2025.
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Council work on track in 2025/26 Annual Plan information report
NewsMasterton District Council has released an information report on its 2025/26 Annual Plan, setting out progress on work agreed in last year’s Long-Term Plan 2024-34.
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What’s the future of water?
NewsIt’s the biggest decision Masterton District Council (MDC) will make in decades – and councillors need to know what the community thinks before they make it.
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Assessors wanted for Creative Communities Scheme and Arts Fund Grants
NewsDo you have an interest and knowledge in at least one arts sector and would like to give some of your time as a contribution to our community?
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New roof for recycling centre
NewsReplacement of the recycling centre roof at Masterton's transfer station began on Monday (10 March).
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Water main installation coordinated with road re-surfacing
NewsMasterton District Council is coordinating laying a section of water main with NZTA’s scheduled resurfacing work, to minimise disruption and cost.
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Have your say on one of the biggest decisions in decades
NewsThe mayors of Wairarapa and Tararua are calling on residents of their districts to have their say on one of the biggest council decisions in decades.
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Water Restrictions Eased
NewsRain in the Tararua Range has increased flow in the Waingawa River, allowing Masterton District Council to ease garden watering restrictions from a total ban to sprinklers on alternate days.
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Dogs and dangerous buildings the focus of policy consultations
NewsMasterton District Council is consulting the community on changes to its Dog Policy and Control of Dogs Bylaw, and its Dangerous, Affected, and Insanitary Buildings Policy.
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Dogs de-sexed for less
NewsMasterton dog owners can now apply for funding to pay most of the cost of de-sexing their four-legged friends.
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Total ban on garden watering for Masterton
NewsA total ban on garden watering is now in place for Masterton after the Waingawa River reached its lowest flow in more than five years.
