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Local government reform discussions enter the next phase.

Presented to Council on Wednesday 5 August, the Resident Satisfaction Survey results for the 2025/26 financial year highlighted increased satisfaction rates across...

This opinion piece by the Mayor was originally published in Feilding First on 6 August 2026 and is reproduced here for reference.

This opinion piece by Deputy Mayor Grant Hadfield was published in the Feilding First on Friday 31 July 2026 and is reproduced here for reference.

Manawatū District Council has unanimously agreed not to submit a proposal through the Government's "Head Start" local government reform pathway, instead...

As Manawatū Water continues to take shape as Council's dedicated in-house water services business unit, a new visual identity has been...

As we honour Matariki on Friday 10 July 2026, Council facilities and services may have altered hours. Please see the list of adjusted hours for the public holiday below.

This opinion piece by the Mayor was originally published in Feilding First on 3 July 2026 and is reproduced here for reference.

Manawatū District Council received 743 community responses during its local government reform engagement, which closed yesterday.

From their Fergusson Street studio in Feilding, the team at Black Rook Creations are giving 3D printing waste a second life, transforming leftover materials into unique,...

MDC’s Representative Fund is now open for its annual round of applications, supporting our rangatahi to take part in eligible events held from 1 July 2026 onwards....

Manawatū District Council has adopted its Annual Plan for 2026/27, setting out the projects, services and investments that will be delivered across the district over the...