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Your Rates at Work: Annual Report deep-dive series
The 'Your Rates at Work' social media series is being published on MDC’s Facebook page, with a new post going live each business day over the next two weeks. Follow MDC on...
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Strong turnout sees 42 tonnes of farm plastics diverted from landfill
Manawatū farmers have helped divert nearly 42 tonnes of farm plastics from landfill following a successful recycling event hosted by...
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Final Stage of Turners Road Extension Awarded
Council is thrilled to announce the appointment of Stringfellows Civil Engineering Contractors as the successful tenderer for the final...
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ANZAC Day Services and Council Facility Hours for 2026
As we honour ANZAC Day on Saturday 25 April 2026, please find a comprehensive list of ANZAC services throughout the Manawatū District below. For the observed public holiday...
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Affordability and infrastructure are top priorities but...
This opinion piece by the Mayor was originally published in Feilding First on 10 April 2026 and is reproduced here for reference.
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Cyclone Vaianu Updates
Cyclone Vaianu is currently tracking to impact the Manawatū District from Sunday through to Monday. The District is currently in a strong wind watch.
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Manawatū District celebrates nearly seven years of wastewater irrigation
Seven years on from its introduction, the Manawatū District Council’s dual discharge wastewater system is continuing to deliver strong environmental benefits...
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Sporting Success Stories Presented to Council
Supported by MDC’s Representative Fund, Charlotte Dunn-Hall competed in the U21 Future Black Sticks tour in Japan, and brothers...
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Easter Holiday Hours 2026
Hopping into Easter, here are the changes to Council facilities and services hours over the long weekend.
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Waituna West School Crowned as Radio Check Champions
For Waituna West School, their efforts toward emergency preparedness have paid off, having answered the highest number of MDC’s test emergency radio calls in...
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Cheltenham Community Committee Accepting New Members
Cheltenham, it’s time to get involved in your community. Attend your Community Committee’s triennial meeting next...
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Funding secured to boost community resilience across Manawatū District
Manawatū District Council has secured $462,000 in government funding to install solar and battery systems at community facilities across...
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