Former Chanel College dux Abigail Murcott has been awarded Masterton Trust Lands Trust’s 2019 Alan MacDiarmid scholarship to help with her study towards a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) degree at the University of Auckland.
A new initiative between Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) and Wairarapa College will provide more farm training and career opportunities for college students in the region.
The initiative will see greater industry involvment in the... Read more
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... Read more
Top local science student awarded MacDiarmid scholarship
Former Chanel College dux Abigail Murcott has been awarded Masterton Trust Lands Trust’s 2019 Alan MacDiarmid scholarship to help with her study towards a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) degree at the University of Auckland.
The scholarship will provide Ms Murcott with a $1,000... Read full story
New farm training opportunities for local college students
A new initiative between Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) and Wairarapa College will provide more farm training and career opportunities for college students in the region.
The initiative will see greater industry involvment in the Wairarapa College farm which is located on MTLT-owned... Read full story
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 driven by Jo Scott and her... Read full story
Extending young minds
Curriculum extension courses for secondary students have once again been funded by our education grants programme in 2018. The student curriculum extension, enrichment and development (SCEED) programme provides special courses in forensic science, debating, dance, art, creative writing, e-... Read full story
Masterton Trust Lands Trust 2017/18 annual result
Community-owned Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) yesterday announced positive financial results and a small increase in overall property portfolio value for the 12 months ended 31 March 2018. Read full story
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... Read full story
MTLT offers new apprentice scholarships
A new scholarship scheme announced this week will support apprentices employed by tenants of Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) property.
As part of the trust’s wider educational grants programme, six scholarships of up to $1,000 each will be awarded each year to assist apprentices with... Read full story
Trespass notices for vandals last resort
Two Masterton landlords are taking a stand on ongoing vandalism by children as young as eight by seeking tenant approval to issue trespass notices to known offenders, and in some instances their parents.
Community-owned Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) and Bosch Property Management have... Read full story
Grant enables enriched learning
A $15,000 MTLT grant provided seven curriculum extension enrichment and development programmes for Year 9 and 10 Wairarapa students in 2017.
The funding enabled the curriculum extension programme to be provided collectively to talented students from across a range of schools who would not... Read full story
Sculpture ascends over Masterton
Masterton Trust Lands Trust congratulates the Aratoi Foundation on the successful project which saw the ‘Ascension’ sculpture installed over Masterton in October 2017. MTLT contributed $60,000 to help provide the spectacular piece to the community for visitors and locals to enjoy. The sculptor... Read full story
