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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...

Manawatū District Council is making it easier for the community to access funding and turn their ideas into action. Council's 'Community Funding and Grants' webpage has...

Doggone is a complimentary service that comes with every dog registration in the Manawatū District. Paired with Council’s registration database, Doggone provides...

On Friday, five councils from across the Manawatū-Whanganui region committed to move forward together on a locally led regional work programme in response to the...

Local government reform discussions enter the next phase.

Presented to Council on Wednesday 5 August, the Resident Satisfaction Survey results for the 2025/26 financial year highlighted increased satisfaction rates across...

This opinion piece by the Mayor was originally published in Feilding First on 6 August 2026 and is reproduced here for reference.