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.

Click here to consult our media releases archive.

Recent media releases

Last chance to enter garden competition (Monday, 2 November 2009)

Gardeners wanting to participate in Ngaruawahia’s Best Garden Competition have only until the end of this week to return their completed entry form to Waikato District Council.

Have your say about Council's services (Monday, 19 October 2009)

Waikato District Council is seeking public feedback on specific Council services in their recently released Levels of Service questionnaire.

Best Garden Competition 2009 (Monday, 21 September 2009)

Calling all people with green fingers. Does your garden have what it takes to be an award-winning garden?

Sponsored by the Waikato District Council and Huntly and Ngaruawahia Community Boards, the annual Best Garden Competition is back.

Clean Up Week A Success (Tuesday, 15 September 2009)

Two thousand and nine people rolled up their sleeves, and gave the Waikato district a spruce up during Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week.

Waikato District Council Chief Executive, Gavin Ion, said Council received an overwhelming response this year, with 13 schools, and 12 clubs and families participating in the event - twice as many people as last year.

Residents have their say in Council's annual survey (Friday, 11 September 2009)

As part of its on-going commitment to actively seek public feedback and involvement, the Waikato District Council is conducting their annual resident satisfaction survey.