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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...

This opinion piece by the Mayor was originally published in Feilding First on 10 April 2026 and is reproduced here for reference.

Cyclone Vaianu is currently tracking to impact the Manawatū District from Sunday through to Monday.  The District is currently in a strong wind watch.

Seven years on from its introduction, the Manawatū District Council’s dual discharge wastewater system is continuing to deliver strong environmental benefits...

Supported by MDC’s Representative Fund, Charlotte Dunn-Hall competed in the U21 Future Black Sticks tour in Japan, and brothers...

Hopping into Easter, here are the changes to Council facilities and services hours over the long weekend.

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...