Media releases

21 Sep 2020

CCTV cameras to go up in Huntly to improve community safety

A number of CCTV cameras are being installed in Huntly this month in a bid to improve community safety and help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

10 Sep 2020

Transformational plan considers a boundaryless future

A transformational new plan considers the long-term future of the Hamilton-Waikato metro area without the limitations of existing territorial boundaries.

03 Sep 2020

Drinking alcohol in public places - Have your say and shape the future of our district

Waikato District Council is asking for feedback on its proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw.

28 Aug 2020

Provincial Growth Fund ensures completion of community hub at Port Waikato

A collaborative approach between the community and Waikato District Council to a Provincial Growth Fund funding application has secured the completion of the Port Waikato community hub.

Significance and Engagement policy say it

27 Aug 2020

Policy on how and when we consult with you is open for feedback

Waikato District Council is asking its community to tell them how they want to be involved in Council decision-making, as feedback opens the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

20 Aug 2020

Dirty Dog event cancelled

With the recent changes to the COVID-19 alert levels in New Zealand, Waikato District Council and Hamilton City Council regret to announce that the Dirty Dog 2020 challenge has been cancelled. The event was planned for 12 September 2020.

12 Aug 2020

Most Council services continue as usual

Waikato District Council is operating under the COVID-19 Alert Level 2 guidelines, but is also preparing for any possible move in alert levels.

24 Jul 2020

Protecting people and their property number one priority for Waikato District Council

Recent high waves on the west coast really bring home the impacts of our increasingly unpredictable climate.

13 Jul 2020

2020 Dirty Dog Challenge

Mud, Sweat and (furry) ears – the Dirty Dog Challenge is back! Waikato District Council and Hamilton City Council are pleased to announce that they have a new date for the Dirty Dog Challenge.

09 Jul 2020

Make your voice heard: feedback open on Local Area and District-Wide Blueprint until 17 July

Now’s the time to make sure Waikato District Council hears your voice and what’s most important to your community. Feedback is open until 17 July as part of the latest round of Blueprint consultation.

30 Jun 2020

Waikato District Council adopts its Annual Plan with a 3.49% general rate increase

Waikato District Council yesterday adopted its 2020/21 Annual Plan with a slightly reduced rates increase when compared to what was originally proposed in Council’s 2018-28 Long Term Plan.

25 Jun 2020

Keep an eye out for new speed limit signs

Lower speed limits are being introduced on a number of roads throughout the Waikato district from this month.

23 Jun 2020

Funding provides opportunity to reinvigorate Raglan’s town centre

A revitalised town centre in Raglan is on the cards following a successful funding application to the Innovating Streets For People Pilot Fund.

19 Jun 2020

Waikato sets direction for future growth

Waikato District Council has set the direction for future growth in the district with the adoption of the Growth & Economic Development Strategy.

19 Jun 2020

Council checks in about Blueprint progress

Waikato District Council is kicking off a further round of community consultation on the Waikato District Blueprint.

11 Jun 2020

Calling all artists and poets to celebrate Matariki

Our Matariki competition opens on Monday 22 June. All you need to do is design a bookmark or write a poem about Matariki (Maaori New Year) and you could win a $100 gift voucher.

10 Jun 2020

Report highlights COVID-19 impacts on Waikato district

A report received by Waikato District Council’s Strategy and Finance Committee today clearly highlights the impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown on Waikato district businesses and the community.

28 May 2020

Hakarimata Summit Track re-opens

The Hakarimata Summit Track, one of the Waikato’s most popular, has re-opened to the public.

24 May 2020

$2.5m injected into Raglan Wharf a welcome boost

Waikato District Council’s bid to attract significant funding for a key project in Raglan has been successful.

Ultrafast broadband is coming to more towns in the Waikato

22 May 2020

Regional bids for stimulus clear first hurdle

Waikato’s bid to secure government economic stimulus money is off to a roaring start with nearly 80 per cent of Waikato projects over the first hurdle.

15 May 2020

Northern councils continue to work together for their communities

A new Northern Emergency Operating Centre has been set up this week to provide a combined civil defence response as the country moves into Alert Level 2.

13 May 2020

Hakarimata Summit Track to remain closed under Alert Level 2

Moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 tomorrow allows for more freedoms and the opportunity to get out and about, however Waikato District Council and the Department of Conservation have made the decision to keep the Hakarimata Summit Track closed at this stage.

13 May 2020

Waikato District Council facilities open again under Alert Level 2

Waikato District Council community facilities will be open as soon as it is safe for our customers and staff to do so as we move into COVID-19 Alert Level 2.

12 May 2020

Water restrictions for Pokeno and Tuakau residents

Water restrictions start for our northern communities this weekend in response to one of the most severe droughts in Auckland’s history.