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Manawatū and Cova Lima Sign New Partnership
The Manawatū District Council and the Municipal Authority of Cova Lima (Suai), Timor-Leste, are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Arrangement, marking the...
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Tsunami Activity Advisory - Wednesday 30 July @ 3:50pm
We are not currently expecting massive waves or threat to flooding on land. However, strong currents and tidal surges may take place in coastal areas.
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New Features Make Council Website Easier to Use
We've refreshed Council's website to make it more user-friendly and accessible, with renamed menus, improved search tools, and a new A–Z feature based...
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Bringing brightness to hidden disabilities
Wearing a sunflower in the form of a lanyard or pin, indicates that the person wearing it may need more time, support, help, or just a little more understanding.
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Our paw-some Dog Adoption programme.
We are proud to champion the compassionate work of our Animal Control Officers (ACO) through our Dog Adoption programme. This programme gives dogs a second chance at a safe,...
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Turning old porcelain into new possibilities
Phoenix Recycling Group and Central Environmental are working together at the Manawatū Resource Recovery Park in Feilding to give old porcelain parts from power...
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Candidate Nominations Now Open for 2025 Local Elections
The Candidate Nomination period for the 2025 local elections is officially open, and Manawatū District Council (MDC) is calling on passionate community members to step up...
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Stanway-Halcombe Reservoir Opens Strengthening Water Security
Manawatū District Council has officially commissioned the new Stanway-Halcombe Reservoir, a major infrastructure milestone that enhances the area’s resilience...
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Adopted Freedom Camping Bylaw Reflects Community Feedback
The Manawatū District Council has adopted its revised Freedom Camping Bylaw, with a number of significant changes directly shaped by feedback from the community.
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Empowering Projects to Reuse, Recycle, Recover
The Waste Not Want Not Fund is now open. The fund is aimed at projects and groups that work to reduce waste and keep materials in use for longer.
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Manawatū District Council Adopts Annual Plan 2025/26
Manawatū District Council has formally adopted its Annual Plan for the 2025/26 financial year on Thursday 19 June, following a robust planning process that prioritised...
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Celebrating the heart of community service
At Volunteer Central’s recent recognition ceremony, five exceptional individuals and one outstanding business from the Manawatū region were honoured for their...
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