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MTLT announces 2018/19 annual result

Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) announced positive financial results and an increase in grants for the 12 months ended 31 March 2019 at its annual general meeting.

The community-owned Trust recorded an operating surplus of $5.3 million and a 10.9 percent increase in equity to $46.3... Read full story

Scholarships awarded to local art students

Two former local college students have each been awarded the Golden C’Art Scholarship by Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) to assist them in furthering their arts education.

The scholarships were awarded to former Wairarapa College student Ambhar Graham and former St Matthew’s Collegiate... Read full story

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