Waikato District Council - Media Releases

Media releases about Waikato District Council’s activities are often placed in the Waikato’s and other newspapers. This generally includes the Waikato Times and the Waikato District Council's ratepayer publication The Link, along with community newspapers such as the Raglan Chronicle and the North Waikato News.

You can view recent news releases about the Council on this page. If you are unable to find a specific media release please contact the Communications Advisor on 07 824 8633.

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Recent media releases

Closing date extended for Raglan Structure Plan Submissions (Monday, 26 July 2010)

The public will have an extra month to provide feedback on Variation 15 of the Proposed Waikato District Plan, as Waikato District Council today extended the closing date for submissions.

Public asked to consider issues and options for Tamahere (Monday, 19 July 2010)

Waikato District Council is reviewing the Tamahere Country Living Zone Structure Plan and invites feedback on isues and options for the area.

Tuakau Library to become a Waikato District Library next month (Monday, 12 July 2010)

Waikato District Council is excited to welcome a new addition to their Waikato District Libraries. From 11 August, the Tuakau Library on George Street will operate as a Waikato District Library.

Design approved for new Raglan Wharf building (Monday, 12 July 2010)

A design for a new purpose-built building for Raglan’s iconic wharf has been approved.

Plans revealed for new Te Kauwhata Library (Friday, 9 July 2010)

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Council office location decided for Tuakau (Thursday, 1 July 2010)

Dominion Road will be home to the new Waikato District Council Tuakau office when it opens later this year.

Council completes wastewater discharge (Monday, 28 June 2010)

Waikato District Council has completed an unscheduled discharge of treated wastewater through the Raglan harbour wastewater outfall pipe.

Unscheduled discharge of treated wastewater (Wednesday, 23 June 2010)

Due to high rainfall levels, Waikato District Council will today be undertaking an unscheduled discharge of treated wastewater outside the normal tidal periods.

Open fire season announced for Waikato District (Wednesday, 23 June 2010)

Permits will no longer be required for rural fires in the Waikato District while an open fire season takes effect from 28 June 2010 until further notice.

Puke-i-aahua Pa Palisade Project Blessed (Wednesday, 16 June 2010)

Traditional Maori palisades, new signage and seating have enhanced the historic Puke-i-aahua Pa site which was blessed at a dawn ceremony on Monday 14 June, during Matariki, the Maori celebration of the new year.

Waikato Local Body Elections 2010 (Wednesday, 16 June 2010)

Local Body Elections will take place this year on 9 October for the Waikato District.

Dog owners can save at least 15 per cent on registration fees by registering their dog before 1 July 2010.