Trust creates mural garden for Masterton
Masterton Trust Lands Trust has dedicated a green space to enhance its recently commissioned mural by FLOX on Lincoln Road. “The garden was part of our goal to beautify the pocket of Trust-owned land alongside the mural to complement FLOX’s artwork,” explains Trust...
Masterton gets a fresh lick of paint
Masterton has received a new lick of paint, thanks to mural artists from across Aotearoa gathering to freshen up its walls. The project conceived by Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) called on renowned artists including FLOX, Sean Duffell, Lotte Hawley, and duo Pip...
Inspire a child to read
The Inspire a Child to Read programme run by Hedley’s Books during the Yarns in Barns: Wairarapa Festival of Reading received a $16,000 grant. Around 700 students in years five and six across eight Masterton schools were given vouchers for a free book. They were also...
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 celebrates 150 years
To mark 150 years of Masterton Trust Lands Trust, in July 2022, a special event was held at Aratoi for current and former Trustees and staff, kaumātua and iwi representatives, local dignitaries and community leaders. The formalities included speeches from then Trust...
Masterton community to benefit from $1.5m
Community-owned Masterton Trust Lands Trust has announced an historic annual grants budget of 1.5 million for 2022/23. It coincides with the Trust’s 150th year. “My fellow trustees and I are thrilled the Trust has achieved a record-high grants budget to support our...
MTLT supports local students to experience Outward Bound
A recent Outward Bound (OB) hosted event in Masterton acknowledged financial supporters and celebrated the achievements of 14 local senior college students. The students successfully completed a high endurance three week course of outdoor pursuits in Anakiwa.
Whakaoriori Wellbeing Project – Fostering social competence
The Whakaoriori Wellbeing Project aims to foster social competence as young people transition from early childhood to primary school and from primary to secondary school. A total grant value of $600,000 has been committed for this project over the next two to three...
Art scholarship for top student to study animation
Former Kuranui College student Isabelle Davidson was awarded the 2021 Golden C’Art Scholarship from Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) to support her studies towards a Bachelor of Animation at Yoobee Colleges in Wellington. Worth $1,000, the scholarship is awarded...
Trust announces 2021 education grants
A diverse lineup of locally-based community organisations and education providers have received funding for education programmes from the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, boosting opportunities and access to life-long learning. A total of $101,726 has been granted by the...
Science scholarship for Masterton student
Like thousands of other students around New Zealand, Bianca Green of Masterton is, this week, sorting through mountains of gear she has hauled down to Dunedin and settling into university halls of residence.