Photo: Supplied/ PΕ«kaha National Wildlife Centre

Masterton District Council has loaned $200,000 to the beleaguered PΕ«kaha Wildlife Centre, while the mayor is hinting of "more positive news to come".

The not-for-profit wildlife centre, which borders the Tararua and Wairarapa districts and acts as a breeding sanctuary for native birds, recently put out an urgent plea for financial help.

On Monday, Masterton District Council (MDC) confirmed a one-off unsecured interest-only loan of $200,000 for PΕ«kaha.

In a statement, MDC said the

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