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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...

Cheltenham, it’s time to get involved in your community. Attend your Community Committee’s triennial meeting next...

Manawatū District Council has secured $462,000 in government funding to install solar and battery systems at community facilities across...

The Resident Satisfaction Survey is like a report card from the Manawatū District community, and the most recent quarterly...

Manawatū Riding for the Disabled and Himatangi Beach Community Patrol both play a key role supporting residents to live...

Before hitting the road to freedom camp under the stars, it’s important to be prepared. From river and water safety, to civil defence...

Supported by MDC’s Event Fund, the circus and puppetry show ‘The Orange Box’ was held at Pohangina Hall last...

For the Feilding Girl Guides unit, the unboxing of new tents has seen big smiles and plenty of excitement, as the new gear is set to provide new opportunities for learning,...

What’s your vision? Let’s help make it happen. A variety of Council’s funding schemes opened for applications on Sunday 1 March. Get involved, explore...

The Feilding and District Art Society’s gallery has been transformed by Alissa Jane Dyer’s new exhibition, ‘Embracing the Tides: Protecting...

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

Plant to Plate Aotearoa and the Manawatū Historic Vehicle Trust presented to Council on Wednesday, reflecting on their mahi and achievements during the 2024/25 financial...