NZ Society of Genealogists – Wairarapa
In September 2022, the Trust found a new home for the local branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists (NZSG). The branch opens weekly and supports people to research family histories. It has an extensive library, microfiche records and a host of historical research...
MTLT provides new home for Wairarapa Woodworkers Guild
There will be more opportunities for local people to develop woodworking skills after Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) provided the Wairarapa Woodworkers Guild with a concessional rent grant and larger facility to operate from. The Guild has relocated from Carterton...
MTLT provides new home for Judo Academy
Masterton Judo and Ju Jitsu Academy has a new home after Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) helped it to relocate at short notice. The academy had to move from the previous Body Rock gym in Queen Street to make way for renovation and repurposing of that building. MTLT...
Community property transformed for Christmas
Our Christmas gift to the community is providing space in our Star Block property (next to Vivo on Queen Street) rent-free for the Christmas Wonderland display, open six days a week from 1-24 December. Now in its seventh year, the fantastic community initiative is...
Silver lining for community services
An adverse turn of events for two community organisations that must soon vacate their premises has a silver lining in the form of a new home that offers new opportunites.
ArrowFM, Masterton Foodbank and Wai Waste are set to be rehoused by Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) in the community-owned Radio House building on Church Street.
Masterton container gallery and studios to open in December
Construction has begun to transform a high-profile site in central Masterton into a container gallery and studios where aspiring and established Wairarapa artists will create and showcase their work.