Latest news with #GaryCaffell
Scoop
05-06-2025
- General
- Scoop
Mayor To Host ‘The Big Shout Out' – Celebrating Masterton's Volunteers
Press Release – Masterton District Council Whether you've been volunteering for decades or just started last week, whether you give an hour a month or countless hours every week – this event is for you. Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell is shouting morning tea to recognise and thank Masterton's incredible local volunteers. The Big Shout Out will take place at the Trust House Recreation Centre on Thursday, 19 June, 10am to 12 noon, bringing together volunteers from across the community for a well-deserved celebration of their outstanding contributions. Volunteers across every sector of the Masterton community are invited and should register by emailing: events@ by 5pm on Friday, 13 June. 'As Mayor of Masterton, I am in the privileged position of seeing first-hand the extraordinary work our volunteers do every single day,' Mayor Caffell said. 'These remarkable people keep our district running – they coach our kids, support our elderly, care for our environment, run our events, and step up wherever there's a need. 'Their selfless dedication and community spirit is what makes Masterton such a special place to live, work, and raise a family.' The morning tea provides an opportunity for volunteers to be celebrated, connect with each other, and hear from the Mayor about how valued their contributions are. 'Too often, our volunteers work quietly behind the scenes without the recognition they deserve,' Mayor Caffell said. 'The Big Shout Out is a chance to shine a light on these community champions and say a proper thank you on behalf of all Masterton residents.' 'Whether you've been volunteering for decades or just started last week, whether you give an hour a month or countless hours every week – this event is for you. Every single contribution matters, and every volunteer makes our district stronger. Please come along and let us show our appreciation properly – you've more than earned it.'
Scoop
05-06-2025
- General
- Scoop
Mayor To Host 'The Big Shout Out' - Celebrating Masterton's Volunteers
Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell is shouting morning tea to recognise and thank Masterton's incredible local volunteers. The Big Shout Out will take place at the Trust House Recreation Centre on Thursday, 19 June, 10am to 12 noon, bringing together volunteers from across the community for a well-deserved celebration of their outstanding contributions. Volunteers across every sector of the Masterton community are invited and should register by emailing: events@ by 5pm on Friday, 13 June. "As Mayor of Masterton, I am in the privileged position of seeing first-hand the extraordinary work our volunteers do every single day," Mayor Caffell said. "These remarkable people keep our district running - they coach our kids, support our elderly, care for our environment, run our events, and step up wherever there's a need. "Their selfless dedication and community spirit is what makes Masterton such a special place to live, work, and raise a family." The morning tea provides an opportunity for volunteers to be celebrated, connect with each other, and hear from the Mayor about how valued their contributions are. "Too often, our volunteers work quietly behind the scenes without the recognition they deserve," Mayor Caffell said. "The Big Shout Out is a chance to shine a light on these community champions and say a proper thank you on behalf of all Masterton residents." "Whether you've been volunteering for decades or just started last week, whether you give an hour a month or countless hours every week - this event is for you. Every single contribution matters, and every volunteer makes our district stronger. Please come along and let us show our appreciation properly - you've more than earned it."
Scoop
31-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Modern Vision For Masterton Library
Article – Emily Ireland – Local Democracy Reporter A statement from the council said the concept images showcased a modern, light-filled space that blends functionality with inspiration and that the upgrade would enhance the communitys use of the library. The ball is rolling on one of Masterton District Council's key Long-Term Plan projects: a fit-for purpose library. The council has released concept architectural images of its $10.75 million planned library refurbishment and extension, with construction set to begin at the end of the year or early 2026. A statement from the council said the concept images showcased 'a modern, light-filled space that blends functionality with inspiration' and that the upgrade would enhance the community's use of the library. Public consultation on the project was done last year as part of the council's 2024-34 Long-Term Plan. At the time, reports said the current building was no longer fit for purpose and that the current size and layout limited opportunities for the display of materials, places for study, and space for programmes and events. The library building also had a range of maintenance issues that needed to be addressed urgently. These included water damage, leaks in the building, mould in the basement, replacing the roof, heating and cooling system replacement, and improved accessibility at the front entrance to the library. The architectural concept images showed purpose-built areas for community programmes, events, and creative collaboration, and an accessibly layout offering many spaces to learn and connect. The enhanced library would feature a community classroom and lounge, meeting rooms, coffee kiosk, dedicated workroom, and a dynamic open-space office, transforming it from a traditional book repository into a community hub. Contractor procurement was planned to start in September with the project expected to be completed mid-to-late 2027. During the construction period, library services would continue at a temporary location to be confirmed by the council in coming weeks. The council was also collaborating with local iwi to create a facility that celebrated Masterton's cultural identity, including integration of te reo Māori throughout signage and navigation. Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell said the multimillion upgrade represented a major commitment to the district's cultural and educational future. 'The images we're releasing today represent more than just a building upgrade – they show our commitment to creating a vibrant hub with creativity, learning, and community connection at its heart,' Caffell said. 'While we understand the temporary move may require some adjustment for our regular library users, we're confident the end result will exceed expectations. 'This isn't just a library renovation – it's an investment in a vital community space where knowledge is shared, and the community thrives together.'
Scoop
31-05-2025
- General
- Scoop
Modern Vision For Masterton Library
The ball is rolling on one of Masterton District Council's key Long-Term Plan projects: a fit-for purpose library. The council has released concept architectural images of its $10.75 million planned library refurbishment and extension, with construction set to begin at the end of the year or early 2026. A statement from the council said the concept images showcased 'a modern, light-filled space that blends functionality with inspiration' and that the upgrade would enhance the community's use of the library. Public consultation on the project was done last year as part of the council's 2024-34 Long-Term Plan. At the time, reports said the current building was no longer fit for purpose and that the current size and layout limited opportunities for the display of materials, places for study, and space for programmes and events. The library building also had a range of maintenance issues that needed to be addressed urgently. These included water damage, leaks in the building, mould in the basement, replacing the roof, heating and cooling system replacement, and improved accessibility at the front entrance to the library. The architectural concept images showed purpose-built areas for community programmes, events, and creative collaboration, and an accessibly layout offering many spaces to learn and connect. The enhanced library would feature a community classroom and lounge, meeting rooms, coffee kiosk, dedicated workroom, and a dynamic open-space office, transforming it from a traditional book repository into a community hub. Contractor procurement was planned to start in September with the project expected to be completed mid-to-late 2027. During the construction period, library services would continue at a temporary location to be confirmed by the council in coming weeks. The council was also collaborating with local iwi to create a facility that celebrated Masterton's cultural identity, including integration of te reo Māori throughout signage and navigation. Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell said the multimillion upgrade represented a major commitment to the district's cultural and educational future. "The images we're releasing today represent more than just a building upgrade - they show our commitment to creating a vibrant hub with creativity, learning, and community connection at its heart," Caffell said. "While we understand the temporary move may require some adjustment for our regular library users, we're confident the end result will exceed expectations. "This isn't just a library renovation - it's an investment in a vital community space where knowledge is shared, and the community thrives together."
Scoop
29-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Breathing New Life Into Our Whare Pukapuka – First View Of Library Transformation
Press Release – Masterton District Council The enhanced library will feature a community classroom and lounge, meeting rooms, coffee kiosk, dedicated workroom, and dynamic open-space office, transforming it from a traditional book repository into a true community hub. Masterton residents can now see the vision for their district's library, as the first architectural images of the refurbished Masterton District Library are released. The images showcase a modern, light-filled space that blends functionality with inspiration – revealing how the ambitious $10.75 million refurbishment and extension will enhance the community's use of the library. The images highlight: a modern extension and expansive, light-filled interior spaces designed for flexibility purpose-built areas for community programmes, events, and creative collaboration a layout that maximises accessibility and offers many spaces to learn and connect. The enhanced library will feature a community classroom and lounge, meeting rooms, coffee kiosk, dedicated workroom, and dynamic open-space office, transforming it from a traditional book repository into a true community hub. With contractor procurement planned to start in September and construction beginning in late 2025/early 2026, the project is expected to be completed in Spring 2027. During the construction period, library services will continue at a temporary location to be confirmed in coming weeks. The Council is collaborating with local iwi to create a stunning facility that celebrates Masterton's cultural identity, including integration of te reo Māori throughout signage and navigation. The $10.75 million investment, approved as part of the Council's 2024-34 Long-Term Plan, represents a major commitment to the District's cultural and educational future, Mayor Gary Caffell said. 'The images we're releasing today represent more than just a building upgrade – they show our commitment to creating a vibrant hub with creativity, learning, and community connection at its heart,' Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell said. 'While we understand the temporary move may require some adjustment for our regular library users, we're confident the end result will exceed expectations. 'This isn't just a library renovation – it's an investment in a vital community space where knowledge is shared, and the community thrives together.'
