Masterton is Wairarapa's largest town being home to around 25,557 people. The district is flanked by the Tararua ranges to the west and extends to the east coast just beyond Mataikona. There are three iwi within Masterton; Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa - Tāmaki Nui ā Rua and Rangitāne.
