Granny flats (Small Stand-alone Dwellings)

Whole district now on level 2 water restrictions

On Wednesday 28 January, Tahuna moved to level 2 water restrictions - joining the rest of the...

Get your creative project off the ground in 2026

This is chance you’ve been waiting for! The next funding round for the Creative Communities...

Celebrate the opening of the stadium

The countdown is on, and the whole community is invited along to the opening of the Open Country...

Recovery continues

Our recovery is ongoing after strong winds swept across the district on Wednesday 21 January. Many...

Third instalment rates notices

MPDC rates third instalment notices for 2025/26 were posted or emailed to you on 2 February...

Walking tracks after a storm

When a storm has passed, you may be tempted to get back out on our beautiful tracks. Straight...

Don't miss out!

Over 6,000 residents already have Antenno downloaded, and the recent weather event saw 127 new...

Conserving wai | water

As you return from holiday adventures, please remember that we are in the season of water...

Holiday hours and kerbside collections

Waitangi Day 2026 Council offices Friday 6 February closed Libraries Friday 6 February...

Lighting up Te Aroha's charm

Great news – new streetlights are coming to town! If you’ve noticed some dark spots on Coulter...