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6 November 2025
Getting a new Council up and running – with a focus on affordability and community empowerment

Mayor Aksel shares how the new Council is focusing on affordability, transparency and empowering communities. Early steps include induction, governance changes and reviewing how decisions are made closer to the people they affect most.
6 November 2025
Kick off summer with a free e-waste drop-off

Your old phone called – it's tired of the junk drawer. Set it free this December by bringing it along to a free e-waste drop-off in Huntly.
6 November 2025
Waikato’s Zealong brews global acclaim

Zealong Tea Estate has been named one of the 150 Tea Houses You Need to Visit Before You Die. A true Waikato success story, born right here in our district, built on innovation, courage, and connection to the land.

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