Community-owned Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) has invested in excess of a quarter of a million dollars in education and community initiatives to benefit locals in its latest funding round.

A recent funding recipient is Milky-Way Kiwi, receiving $8,000 to bring an immersive space exploration experience to Masterton schools.  Spaceward Bound NZ, a travelling space science programme, will bring the wonder of astroscience to Masterton students of all ages.