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Manawatū District Council confirmed the final results of the 2025 Local Elections, with all votes officially verified and the outcomes now declared final. The results are...

Educating the community on emergency preparedness is a task that MDC’s Emergency Management team champion daily. Focusing on a younger audience, Hannah Tokona,...

With their sights set toward the future, Colyton’s Community Committee are finalising their Community Plan. Supported by Council funding, the Community Plan sets...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Shining a light on everyday heroes in the Manawatū District, MDC’s Community Honours Awards celebrates volunteers who lead with heart for our...

On Thursday 18 September, Manawatū District Council approved support for Manawatū Community Trust’s (MCT) plans to build 12 new accessible and affordable...

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...

Travelling from his home in Halcombe, Feilding Agricultural High School student Jonty Howland attended the Tri Series in Ballarat Australia from Thursday 10 –...

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...