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Answer our two quick questions and add virtual post it notes to the wall. Check out the comments other people have made and like the things that you agree with. What you share below will be visible to other participants.

If you have more time, we'd love to hear your story and your ideas on a range of topics.

What do you love about Masterton?

Share what makes Masterton special to you - your favourite places, experiences, or memories. (max 140 characters).

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23 February, 2026

Anonymous says:

Like the slower pace of life. Like that we are often sheltered from weather the rest of the country gets

19 February, 2026

Anonymous says:

I love that Masterton is close to the ranges, rivers and the coast, never too far away from any adventure or relaxation

4 February, 2026

Daryl says:

Queen Elizabeth park,

10 January, 2026

Anonymous says:

I've lived in Masterton for nearly 40 years and I love the people and the environment but am disappointed in council actions for a lot

6 January, 2026

Anonymous says:

The people are very friendly, and generous. Masterton has a nice small town feeling. The newer shops are a real asset.

2 January, 2026

Anonymous says:

Whakapapa

2 January, 2026

Anonymous says:

QE2 park. Access to rivers. Views to the mountains.

18 December, 2025

Anonymous says:

Masterton’s charm shines in Queen Elizabeth Park, Aratoi’s art, and warm Wairarapa community spirit—simple joys lasting memories. Mauri ora!

16 December, 2025

Anonymous says:

Surely we can do better with our cycling paths in town.

15 December, 2025

Anonymous says:

Countryside. Skyscapes. Ranges. Henley Lake. Park. Cycle path alongside Waipoua. Easy parking and access. Mt Holdsworth.

9 December, 2025

Anonymous says:

The amount of trees throughout the town and on the streets. Our lovely park. Good sporting and recreation opportunities.

6 December, 2025

Anonymous says:

The scenery .

What would you change?

Share what you would change about Masterton? (max 140 characters).

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23 February, 2026

Anonymous says:

a water play park on the waste ground between the skate park & swingbridge

4 February, 2026

Daryl says:

Fix flooding in Lansdowne got beyond a joke needs to fixed now.

2 January, 2026

Anonymous says:

Need off road cycle tracks that are lengthy so older people can stay fit and not get hit by irresponsible drivers. Present ones are useless

18 December, 2025

Anonymous says:

add a mini kids waterpark to east side field for our kids create it so it tells the story of WAIRARAPA.just a whakaaro.

18 December, 2025

Anonymous says:

Instead of a new town hall make it a community marae

15 December, 2025

Anonymous says:

perhaps more water pressure for the fountain in front of the vanishing Town Hall. Currently, a sad testament indeed

15 December, 2025

Anonymous says:

upgrade the train service to Wgtn. Lift focus and confidence in local. Council planning department needs a reboot

6 December, 2025

Anonymous says:

Keep the town hall facade.

6 December, 2025

Anonymous says:

Too many similar shops, down roads from one another like beauty salons, nail bars. Clean signage shop fronts too needed

29 November, 2025

Anonymous says:

I would make Masterton much more inviting and friendly for very wealthy folk to live here and to have their businesses headquartered here.

29 November, 2025

Anonymous says:

I would more than halve the size of the council organization so that people can be free to organize things as they want for themselves.

29 November, 2025

Anonymous says:

I would change the council. They should do less with much less of our money. I would make it easier for people to do things for themselves