Media releases

Promoting responsible camping in the Waikato district

Waikato District Council has extra staff to help manage freedom camping over the summer months, thanks to funding from the government.

Meremere wastewater treatment plant

Waikato District Council is committed to the continued improvement of the health of the awa alongside our partners. This includes programmed improvements and upgrades to all of our wastewater assets.

Parts of Waikato district on Water Alert Level 1

Hamilton City Council has moved to Water Alert Level 1 today. Hamilton’s move to Water Alert Level 1 will also affect Waikato district residents in Tauwhare, Matangi and Gordonton as they’re supplied by Hamilton’s water network.

Council staff give back to their community

350 staff, more than 20 sites across the district and plenty of work to do. Waikato District Council staff had a blast giving back to their communities on Friday.

Waikato region urged to conserve water ahead of hot summer

Summer is officially here so it’s time to start thinking about how much water we use.

Council staff take part in Waikato-wide working bee

This Friday, 6 December, we’re closing our doors and giving back to our community. It’s been a busy year in the Waikato district and Waikato District Council staff are celebrating by taking the opportunity to give back.

Waikato Mayoral Forum elects new chair and deputy

Allan Sanson has been elected chair of the Waikato Mayoral Forum, which includes mayors and the regional council chair.

Waikato district plans for growth over the next 50 years

In releasing a draft of its Growth & Economic Development Strategy today, Waikato District Council is demonstrating its commitment to growth and prosperity in the Waikato district.

Bob Moorfield celebrates 107th birthday in style

Te Kauwhata man Bob Moorfield has been presented with a Mayoral Award in recognition of his 107th birthday.

Maaori representative positions approved as part of new Waikato District Council committee structure

Waikato District Council has included Maangai Maaori (the Voice of Maaori) representatives on its three major Council Committees.

Safe Kids Day back for a fifth year

Local school kids have had the chance to brush up on road, rail and water safety skills as part of the fifth annual Safe Kids Day.

Waikato District Council Mayor and Councillors sworn in

Today the new Waikato District Council were sworn in at a ceremony in Ngaruawahia. Chief Executive Gavin Ion presided at a ceremony to swear in re-elected mayor, Allan Sanson, and the councillors who will represent the district across 10 wards for the next three years.

Waikato District Council’s Annual Report adopted

Waikato District Council is preparing for a long period of growth and change and has been working hard on major initiatives in the past year that will be crucial to creating liveable communities for the future.

Waikato district final election results announced

Final election results released last night confirm Allan Sanson has been re-elected for a fourth term as Waikato District Council mayor. There has been no other changes to the makeup of Council.

Speed limit proposals aim to make streets safer for all

Making the streets where we live safer is the main driver behind the latest round of Waikato District Council’s proposed speed limit reductions.

Waikato district preliminary election results

Preliminary election results this evening indicate that Allan Sanson has been re-elected for a fourth term as Waikato District Council mayor, beating Korikori Hawkins and Simon Thomson.

Waikato district progress election results

Change to cemetery bylaw agreed by Council

Making changes to the way people can pre-purchase burial plots was one of the last decisions of the current Council at its final meeting earlier this week.

Waikato district deputy mayor says farewell

Dynes Fulton has never wanted to make claims about his achievements, but 15 years’ service to the Waikato district certainly deserves some recognition.

Draft natural hazards chapter of District Plan opens for feedback

Waikato District Council needs your input on the natural hazards chapter of the Draft District Plan.

Waikato District Plan hearings start today

In an important milestone, hearings have started today for Stage 1 of Waikato District Council’s Proposed District Plan.

Making it easy to vote in the Waikato district

Ballot boxes take to the street next week to encourage people to vote in the Waikato district.

Local election voting opens tomorrow

Waikato district voters will be able to cast their votes in the 2019 local council elections from tomorrow (Friday 20 September).

Waikato District Plan hearings start this month

Waikato District Council is making progress with the Proposed District Plan, with hearings for Stage 1 due to start later this month.