Masterton Trust Lands Trust moves to Chapel Street

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...
Mural makeover for 115 Chapel Street

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.

$10,000 for the iconic golden shears

$10,000 for the iconic golden shears

The Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Inc. received a grant of $10,000 for the 2024 Golden Shears. This provided for educational programmes including school visits by around 800 children to learn about shearing and the wool industry. The...
First MTLT Humanities Scholarship Awarded

First MTLT Humanities Scholarship Awarded

Congratulations to Rebecca Hamlyn. Rebecca is the first to be awarded the MTLT Humanities Scholarship. For school leavers, we created this new scholarship of $3,000 over three years. Available to a top-performing NCEA Level 3 student going on to study a...
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

The Trust provides space in central Masterton for members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to join together regularly. It provides an essential hub where former refugees can gather and connect. “We are very thankful… this means a lot to us… to utilise the...