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Colyton Community Committee Planning their Future
With their sights set toward the future, Colyton’s Community Committee are finalising their Community Plan. Supported by Council funding, the Community Plan sets...
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Feilding’s Food Scraps Bin Rolls Out with Style This November
Whether you’re a seasoned composter or just getting started with food waste separation, this new service is designed to make it easy to do your bit.
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2025 Local Election Progress Results
Manawatū District’s 2025 local elections have been marked by strong community engagement, with voters across the district helping to shape the new Council for the...
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Six Months in Review for Manawatū District’s Youth Council
Manawatū District’s Youth Council are the voice of rangatahi in our district, bringing youth perspectives to the Council table. Last week, their efforts were...
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A Memorable Final Council of the Triennium
Last Thursday was the final Council meeting of the triennium, and it had a different agenda than usual. It saw five Elected Members and Mayor Helen Worboys signing off...
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Celebrating the 2025 Community Honours Awards Recipients
Shining a light on everyday heroes in the Manawatū District, MDC’s Community Honours Awards celebrates volunteers who lead with heart for our...
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Futureproofing Feilding: New Community Housing Approved
On Thursday 18 September, Manawatū District Council approved support for Manawatū Community Trust’s (MCT) plans to build 12 new accessible and affordable...
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Churchill Bridge Replacement Complete
Officially opened on 3 October 2025 by Elected Members, Council Officers and Ngāti Kauwhata, the reconstructed Churchill Bridge stands as a symbol of resilience and...
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Halcombe Student’s Swimming Success Across the Ditch
Travelling from his home in Halcombe, Feilding Agricultural High School student Jonty Howland attended the Tri Series in Ballarat Australia from Thursday 10 –...
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Shining a Light on Manawatū District’s Young Achievers
Manawatū District’s rangatahi are painting a bright future for our community, as celebrated at the 2025 Young Achievers Awards ceremony. The Feilding Civic Centre...
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Volunteers Make NZ Clean Up Week a Success
Local families, community groups and businesses have once again shown their commitment to keeping our district clean and beautiful, wrapping up another successful NZ...
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St Joseph’s School Planting the Future at Almadale Reserve
Students from St Joseph’s School rolled up their sleeves for a planting day at Almadale Reserve as part of their Forest School journey. With hands-on support from the...
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