Manawatū District Council

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Dancing, Swimming and Representing Manawatū 👏At Council on Wednesday 2 September, three rangatahi shared their recent ac...
03/09/2026

Dancing, Swimming and Representing Manawatū 👏

At Council on Wednesday 2 September, three rangatahi shared their recent achievements representing the Manawatū District on national and international stages.

Supported by MDC's Representative Fund:

🕺 Oscar and Lenny Hansen-Wall travelled to Arizona to compete in the World Hip Hop Dance Championships

🏊 Kaylee Miller travelled to Auckland for the New Zealand Secondary School Swimming Championships

Oscar, Lenny and Kaylee’s presentations were warmly received by Council, with Mayor Michael Ford describing it as a “pleasure to help in a small way”, a sentiment echoed by Elected Members around the table.

Congratulations Oscar, Lenny and Kaylee!

👉Read more about their success: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/projects-and-news/news/2026/dancing,-swimming-and-representing-manawatu

03/09/2026

From the Council Table

Mayor Michael shares key updates from yesterday's Council and what it means for our district.

Watch, stay informed and keep connected.

👀 Looking for funding for local projects and initiatives?Make sure you mark Friday 18 September in your calendar ✅📆Wheth...
02/09/2026

👀 Looking for funding for local projects and initiatives?

Make sure you mark Friday 18 September in your calendar ✅📆

Whether you’re involved in a community group, non-profit, business, organisation, local service, or simply looking for a way to bring an idea to life, drop by the Manawatū Funding Forum.

The Manawatū Funding Forum connects you with funders from across the country to explore funding and discuss which options may be right for your project.

👉 Three FREE seminars are also being hosted by the Department of Internal Affairs, the Eastern and Central Community Trust and Manawatū District Council.

Learn more about the Manawatū Funding Forum and the seminars: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/services/community-funding/manawatu-funding-forum

MDC’s Event Fund is now accepting applications! 🎉The fund supports events that bring people together, celebrate local id...
01/09/2026

MDC’s Event Fund is now accepting applications! 🎉

The fund supports events that bring people together, celebrate local identity, culture, creativity and heritage, and help strengthen community pride and belonging.

One event previously supported by the fund was Arts on Tour NZ’s The Orange Box by Naranjarte, which came to Pohangina Hall in September 2025. 🎭

Read the full story about 'The Orange Box': https://www.mdc.govt.nz/projects-and-news/news/2026/spanish-puppet-show-inspires-at-pohangina-hall

👉 Learn more about the Event Fund's eligibility criteria and apply here: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/services/community-funding

Coming along to Council's meeting tomorrow?Great! We'll see you there 👋📅 Wednesday 2 September🕗 Starts at 8:30am sharpVi...
01/09/2026

Coming along to Council's meeting tomorrow?

Great! We'll see you there 👋

📅 Wednesday 2 September
🕗 Starts at 8:30am sharp

View the meeting agenda online: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/council/meetings-agendas-and-minutes/agendas-and-minutes/manawatu-district-council-agendas-and-minutes

Can't make it on the day? No worries!

The video recording of the meeting will be uploaded on MDC's website within 48 hours of the meeting's closure: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/council/meetings-agendas-and-minutes/videos-of-council-and-committee-meetings

Stay updated about Council meetings and decisions on MDC's website: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/council/meetings-agendas-and-minutes

Be in to WIN a spring gardening pack worth $50 🧑‍🌾🌼How? It's simple! Show us what spring looks like to you across the Ma...
31/08/2026

Be in to WIN a spring gardening pack worth $50 🧑‍🌾🌼

How? It's simple! Show us what spring looks like to you across the Manawatū District through the Antenno app.

Maybe it's your favourite park, colourful flowers, a scenic road you love to drive, daffodils popping up along the roadside or paddocks full of playful lambs.

👀 Whatever makes you appreciate the Manawatū District at this time of year, we want to know!

📱 Download the free Antenno app, click 'Reports', start a 'New Report' and submit your compliment in the 'Feedback and ideas' section.

📆 The competition launched at 9:00am today (Tuesday 1 September) and will close at 3:00pm on Wednesday 30 September.

For more information and step by step instructions on how to enter: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/antennospringcomp

What are you doing tomorrow afternoon? 🚶‍♂️Tomorrow at 4:00pm, Sport Manawatū - Feilding and Surrounds are kicking off t...
31/08/2026

What are you doing tomorrow afternoon? 🚶‍♂️

Tomorrow at 4:00pm, Sport Manawatū - Feilding and Surrounds are kicking off their Feilding walking series at Timona Park!

Each Tuesday this September, they are encouraging the community to join and explore local parks and walkways in Feilding.

Come along for some fresh air, friendly faces and check out our local places!

💻 Learn more on their website: https://www.sportmanawatu.org.nz/newsarticle/168949?newsfeedId=1995639

👉 Follow their Facebook for updates: Sport Manawatū - Feilding and Surrounds

Did you receive the District News last Friday? 📩🗞️The District News is Council’s monthly newsletter, sharing a snapshot ...
30/08/2026

Did you receive the District News last Friday? 📩🗞️

The District News is Council’s monthly newsletter, sharing a snapshot of the latest Council updates, community stories and what’s happening across the Manawatū District.

It's circulated in the Feilding First newspaper and digitally via email on the last Friday of each month. The most recent issue went out on Friday 28 August.

📧 Stay in the loop! Sign up to receive the email District News here: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/projects-and-news/monthly-newsletter/subscribe

👉 Read previous editions on MDC's website: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/projects-and-news/monthly-newsletter

Be ready for the next issue on Friday 25 September! ✅

Gooooooooood Morning, Manawatū 👋While there haven’t been any weather warnings, now that daylight’s here it’s a good time...
30/08/2026

Gooooooooood Morning, Manawatū 👋

While there haven’t been any weather warnings, now that daylight’s here it’s a good time to have a quick check around and see how things have held up.

🏠 Check around your property for anything that’s shifted, come loose or taken a battering.
🐑 Check on stock and any new lambs (they do seem to have a knack for arriving in the worst weather!)
🚗 Take care on the roads and keep an eye out for branches, debris or other hazards.

And with more wet weather forecast this week, a little preparation now won’t hurt:

👉 Make the most of the rain and have those water tanks ready to fill.
👉 Keep the firewood dry and out of the elements.
👉 Find the torch now, rather than looking for it in the dark.

If you spot something while you’re out and about that needs Council’s attention, report it through Antenno or give us a call on 06 323 0000.

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135 Manchester Street
Feilding
4743

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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