New Masterton artwork welcomes international shearers
A vibrant flock of sheep at the north entrance to Masterton was unveiled on the eve of the 2026 Golden Shears competitions.
Film Stories – Wairarapa College Farm
Wairarapa College Farm, adjacent to the Millennium Reserve on Pownall Street, is a hive of Agricultural and horticultural learning. Click here to see more.
Film Stories – Aratoi
Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, located in Masterton, New Zealand, serves as a vibrant cultural hub dedicated to celebrating art, history, and the diverse stories of the Wairarapa region. Click here to see more.
Film Stories – Waiwaste
Waiwaste (part of the Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance) delivers a vital service to Masterton and the wider Wairarapa. Click here to see more.
Film Stories – Volunteer Highlight
Waiwaste Food Rescue has approximately 30 volunteers. Without the mahi of these people, organisations like Waiwaste would not be able to deliver their vital services. In New Zealand, around one third of the population have participated in voluntary service, whether...
Masterton Trust Lands Trust calls for community-minded candidates
Masterton’s oldest community-owned trust is seeking skilled, community-minded candidates to stand for election this October. The Trust will hold an information evening for potential candidates on Wednesday, 16 July, from 5.30 pm at its Chapel Street office. “We wanted...
MTLT support for community learning in new Masterton Library
Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) is pleased to announce a $250,000 grant to help fitout a new community classroom and community lounge in Masterton’s new library, scheduled to open in 2027. The vision for Masterton’s new library includes technology-rich community...
Masterton Trust Lands Trust moves to Chapel Street
Masterton’s oldest community trust is on the move this week. Vacating its earthquake prone heritage building at 189 Queen Street, Trustees and staff will be settling into a modern refurbished office at 115 Chapel Street. “The former National Bank building at 189 Queen...
Poto College House Scholarship Launched
As the charitable trust that once operated the Wairarapa College hostel winds down, it leaves behind a lasting educational legacy through a new agricultural scholarship.
Waiwaste Food Rescue – MTLT Not-For-Profit Award Winner
WaiWaste Food Rescue was the 2024 Masterton Trust Lands Trust Not-For-Profit award winner at the Wairarapa Awards.
Mural makeover for 115 Chapel Street
Changes are afoot at 115 Chapel Street as a new artwork begins to emerge.
Revealed through the brush strokes of artist Lotte Hawley who is painting up a storm this week, a captivating new mural is coming to life, adorning 115 Chapel Street. Inspired by the elements – earth, sea and sky – the new artwork highlights distinctive Wairarapa scenes, including our world-famous clear night sky, to capture the spirit of Masterton.
