NZCity NewsLinks -

All Links

27 Apr 2024

Search

Burials and housing: The fees set to rise in Masterton
Dying is proving to be a pricey task, with the Work and Income Funeral grant failing to cover burial costs in Masterton.

Water meter charges planned for Masterton
Masterton residents will be charged for their water using meters from 1 July next year.

Wairarapa mayors clash over amalgamation
Carterton Mayor Ron Mark is standing firm on his support for the amalgamation of Wairarapa's three councils, despite Masterton postponing talks.

Earthquake-prone buildings deadline 'could get quite messy'
As deadlines draw nearer for owners to fix earthquake-prone buildings, Masterton's mayor says things "could get quite messy".

One dead after two vehicle crash in Masterton
A person is dead after a crash involving two vehicles in Masterton on Friday afternoon.

Government buyout proposed for nine flood-damaged Tinui homes
The Masterton District Council set out details for the $2.5 million proposal on Monday.

Toilet paper, faeces in the backyard: fix in sight for sewage woes
Masterton residents with wastewater and toilet paper flowing through their backyards in heavy rain are relieved a fix is in sight.

Owners of flood-hit Tinui homes in discussions with Masterton council
Cyclone Gabrielle tore through parts of the district in February causing serious flooding in the small community.

Police, Defence Force respond to reports of unexploded ordnance in Masterton
A section of Masterton is closed as police and the Defence Force attend to reports of an unexploded ordnance.

Person taken to hospital with serious injuries after car, train collide near Masterton
A person has been seriously injured in a collision between a car and train just south of Masterton in Wairarapa.

Maori ward referendum 'an expense we don't need' � Masterton mayor
Masterton's mayor says holding a referendum for an already established Maori ward is an expense "we don't need" for an issue that has already been debated.

Masterton Town Hall: Three options for consultation
A Town Hall option labelled "risky" and impracticable will now go to the public for consultation.

Wool, sweat and shears - Golden Shears underway in Masterton
Masterton is buzzing this weekend to the sound of shears, wool handlers' brooms and the cranking of wool presses.

Golden Shears competition gets underway in Masterton
More shearers are taking part this year, including crews from Australia, Scotland, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, France and Germany and even Mongolia.

Red alert warnings over toxic algae blooms at Wellington rivers
Red alert level warnings are in place for the Waipoua River at Columbo Road in Masterton and the Hutt River at Silverstream Bridge.

Masterton overflowing sewage woes to be fixed by Christmas
Council supplies 21 properties with new reflux valves and wastewater tanks.

Concern some owners will not act over dozens of quake-prone buildings in Masterton
Masterton has 79 earthquake-prone buildings, with some needing strengthening work by as early as 2026.

Who let the dogs out? Masterton council gets more than 2000 dog callouts
"Animal Services actively tries to engage with dog owners to encourage them to register their dog before an infringement is issued."

Scrub fire closes lanes on Highway 2 in Wairarapa
A scrub fire has caused lanes to be closed on State Highway 2 between Masterton and Carterton.

Victim spends 10 hours in ED after Masterton dog attack
A Featherston man is concerned the dog might attack others if the council does not take steps to mitigate any risk.

Motorists urged to take care at rail crossings following crash
Motorists are being urged by the railworkers' union to take care at rail crossings after a car was hit by a train south of Masterton.