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Wairarapa councils ready for water standards to change
Masterton and Carterton district councils are confident they will meet new water standards coming into force next year while work is underway in South Wairarapa to also achieve the new standard.
Shelter Masterton homing vulnerable seeks funding support
The trust behind Masterton's new homeless shelter put a roof over the heads of three people over lockdown.
Rule forbidding criticism of council policy 'restriction on democracy'
South Wairarapa District Council's [SWDC] Code of Conduct prohibits elected members from undermining or criticising council decisions and policy.
Masterton civic facility: 'Silent majority' speak up
The "silent majority" in favour of the proposed $30 million civic facility in Masterton have banded together to speak up.
Grumpy, white, old men, or critics?
Masterton's deputy mayor has slammed criticism of the proposed $30 million civic centre, labelling detractors as a group of "grumpy, old, white men".
Water supply investigations brought forward
Investigations into an additional water supply for Carterton have been brought forward, locking in some resource security for residents amid predicted rapid population growth.
Carterton adopts housing plan to help solve crisis
Carterton councillors have unanimously adopted a plan that is hoped to ease the housing crisis in the district.
Masterton council boss quits after controversy surrounding $30m project
The council chief executive who was caught on camera ripping down a protest publicity poster has resigned, effective immediately.
