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A new chapter is beginning for our district’s parks, reserves, sports fields and cemeteries, with Downer and Aceline joining us from 1 August 2026 as our new open spaces maintenance partners.
Our road slip repair programme has reached 45 per cent completion, just over two months after physical works began. The programme is repairing more than 80 sites damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle and other recent severe weather events.
The spirit of community was on full display as recipients of the 2026 Mayoral Community Awards gathered to celebrate the people making a positive difference across the Waikato District.
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