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This Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (14-20 September), we’re highlighting the cultural narratives behind some village names within the Manawatū District including Aorangi,...

Council has listened to community feedback on two proposed projects for Feilding’s town centre, deciding not to proceed with the proposed cover for Manchester...

There are plenty of Council projects happening across the Manawatū District, and a new online tool is making it easier for residents to see where Council’s major...

Work to connect Halcombe to Manawatū District’s centralised wastewater network is moving forward, with two contracts awarded for the next stage of the...

For decades, Bike Manawatū has been facilitating cycling events across the Manawatū. Supported by Manawatū District Council’s Event Fund, the club minimises...

Three rangatahi proudly shared their recent achievements with Council on Wednesday 2 September, after representing Manawatū District on national and international...

This opinion piece by Councillor Colin Dyer was published in the Feilding First on Friday 28 August 2026 and is reproduced here for reference.

Feilding Clocktower is glowing yellow this week in support of Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day this Friday, 28 August. Manawatū...

Following the success of the inaugural event in 2025, Manawatū District Council is proud to host the Funding Forum for a second year running on Friday 18 September 2026 from...

As we welcome spring this September, Council is encouraging residents to share their springtime shout-outs through the Antenno app. Show us what spring looks like to you...

The seemingly small task of recycling household batteries has amounted to a significant milestone for the Manawatū District and the environment. In the programme’s...

MDC’s Dog Adoption Programme has officially reached its first anniversary, marking a year of second chances, successful adoptions and plenty of wagging tails. The...