Media releases

Raglan named a Finalist for NZ’s Most Beautiful Small Town

17 Aug 2018

Finalists for the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards 2018 have just been released and Waikato District Council is proud to announce that Raglan is a finalist for the Most Beautiful Small Town Award.

Submissions open for Proposed Waikato District Plan

15 Aug 2018

Waikato District Council’s Proposed Waikato District Plan has been notified and the community can now make a submission.

A study has found that Port Waikato, Raglan Harbour and Aotea Harbour is at a low-risk of inundation for a tsunami, but waves could cause strong surges and currents.

Part of Wainui Road to be closed for storm water upgrades

13 Aug 2018

A portion of Raglan’s Wainui Road will be closed from Monday 20 August so that Waikato District Council can upgrade the storm water system.

Agreement with Hamilton City Libraries will come to an end on 30 September

09 Aug 2018

Waikato district residents that live close to Hamilton are the most affected by this decision. For this reason, those that are active Hamilton City Library users will receive one 12-month library membership per household. Access to libraries in Waipa, Matamata-Piako and Hauraki district will remain free.

Community house ditches plastic bags used for vege collections

27 Jul 2018

Every little helps when it comes to reducing our use of plastic, and Ngaruawahia Community House is doing its bit during Plastic Free July and beyond.

Matariki winners with judges and Mayor Sanson

Local artwork to feature on Waikato district library cards

26 Jul 2018

Winners of the Waikato District Libraries Matariki competition have been announced. The winning artwork will be used as the new library cards and the winning poems will be displayed in our libraries and offices.

Community input vital to develop district Blueprint

26 Jul 2018

Waikato District Council is taking a new approach to town planning and your input at upcoming community workshops is vital.

Free service to help save water launched

24 Jul 2018

A free service to help Waikato District households reduce their water use and lower their water bills has been launched.

LIttle libraries build for rural Waikato district communities by Spring Hill prisoners

Prisoners help break out books for Waikato district communities

13 Jul 2018

Prisoners at Spring Hill Corrections Facility, Hampton Downs, have built and decorated 30 ‘little libraries’ to bring books and a focus for social interchange to small communities across Waikato district’s far-flung rural areas.

Proposed changes to Gambling Venues Policy

12 Jul 2018

Council wants to gradually reduce the number of pokie machines in its communities. Under Government legislation Council is required to review its Gambling Venues Policy every three years. The public will have until 11 August to provide feedback on the proposed policy changes.

Ngaruawahia youth facilitator Cory Newport with Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson July 2018

Ngaruawahia youth group organises the town's first film festival

06 Jul 2018

Ngaruawahia youth action group ‘Embrace the Future’ is organising the town’s first ‘Kauawhi Matakite’ short film festival for budding film makers aged 11-21 on Sunday 22 July and is calling for entries.

Interest-free loan paves way for significant Te Kauwhata infrastructure upgrades

03 Jul 2018

Crucial infrastructure improvements to cater for growth in Te Kauwhata will go ahead after Waikato District Council received confirmation from the Government of $38 million through its Housing Infrastructure Fund.

Council welcomes additional local roading funding from govt

28 Jun 2018

Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson welcomes the announcement by Transport Minister Phil Twyford and the Transport Agency of enhanced funding assistance rates (FAR).

Positive steps taken towards Huntly hall refurbishment

28 Jun 2018

The Huntly community has indicated it wants, and would use, a refurbished Huntly Memorial Hall.

Mayor Allan Sanson signs the Proposed Waikato District Plan

Council adopts Long Term Plan and approves Proposed District Plan

27 Jun 2018

Waikato District Council has today signed off on two major pieces of planning work for the district.

Waikato District Council Representation Review Ward map

Consultation opens on the Council’s representation review

20 Jun 2018

A six-week consultation opens today [Wednesday 20 June] on Waikato District Council’s representation arrangements for the next local body elections, including the shape of the district’s voting Wards and the number of Councillors elected.

Waikato District Council named as LGNZ EXCELLENCE awards finalist

14 Jun 2018

A plan to cater for growth in the north of the district and an iconic bridge have secured finalist spots for Waikato District Council in this year’s Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) EXCELLENCE Awards.

New community rep joins Raglan Kopua Holiday Park Board

01 Jun 2018

Waikato District Council has appointed a new community representative to the Raglan Kopua Holiday Park Board.

Smoother main street on the cards for Te Kauwhata

31 May 2018

Te Kauwhata’s main street will be resealed this month to provide a smoother, more durable surface.

Generators prevent wastewater overflows in Raglan

24 May 2018

The Greenslade Road generator installed in Raglan in March has already done its bit to prevent an overflow into the harbour.

Iconic bridge attracts cyclists in their droves

18 May 2018

The latest statistics on usage of the Ngaruawahia section of the Te Awa River Ride have revealed a massive increase in cyclists since the opening of the Perry Bridge.

Waikato District Council to adopt its Long Term Plan 2018-28 CD

Hearings begin on the Council’s 10-year plan

16 May 2018

Hearings for submissions on Waikato District Council’s 10-year Long Term Plan (LTP) begin today (Wednesday 16 May).

Raglan's water tops taste test

15 May 2018

The best tasting tap water in New Zealand comes from Raglan, according to a panel of judges at last week's annual WIOG New Zealand Water Taste Test.

District Plan consultation continues

14 May 2018

Waikato District Council is in the process of reviewing its District Plan and in doing so; we’re talking with a group of property owners who will see a change.