Media releases

24 Mar 2020

Waikato District Council’s essential services to continue

Rubbish collections and other essential services will continue in the Waikato district, but Council offices and sites are now closed to the public, following the move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 and 4.

22 Mar 2020

Mayor's message

We are entering difficult times and I want to update you about what we're doing in regards to COVID-19.

22 Mar 2020

Waikato district community facilities to close

Waikato District Council community facilities will be closed effective Monday 23 March as a precaution to slow the spread of COVID-19.

18 Mar 2020

Events postponed in Waikato district; residents urged to follow MOH advice

Waikato District Council is supporting the national response to COVID-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities while continuing to deliver essential services across our district.

13 Mar 2020

Changes happening to Raglan i-SITE

After much deliberation and a discussion with the Raglan Community Board, Council has made the decision to end the i-SITE service from the end of June 2020

06 Mar 2020

Hamilton’s Water Alert Level reduced to Level 2

Hamilton City has moved down to Water Alert Level 2. Hamilton’s change to Water Alert Level affects residents in the southern parts of the Waikato district.

24 Feb 2020

Waikato region’s political leaders set future direction at Taupo hui

Waikato's local government political leaders met on Thursday and Friday in Taupo to set the collective direction for the Mayoral Forum for the coming few years.

05 Feb 2020

Change to water alert level for some Waikato residents

Hamilton City moving to Water Alert Level 3 tomorrow has an impact on some southern Waikato district residents.

22 Jan 2020

Waikato District Council’s 2020 partnership focus launched at Hampton Downs event

Waikato District Council’s staff spent last Wednesday 15 January with a number of its closest partner organisations to focus on the importance of working together.

Hampton Downs looks set to be the new home to the Supercars

14 Jan 2020

Supercars poised to roar into the Waikato this April

Waikato district is poised to welcome the Australian Supercars this April as Hampton Downs looks set to host the New Zealand leg of the Australian Supercars championship.

20 Dec 2019

Little Libraries project celebrated

Spring Hill Corrections Facility in Hampton Downs has been thanked for their involvement in Waikato District Council’s ‘little libraries’ project.

19 Dec 2019

Waikato District Council’s Maangai Maaori positions to become a reality in 2020

Waikato District Council is looking for up to three Maangai Maaori (the voice of Maaori) to join our team for a start in 2020.

19 Dec 2019

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.

13 Dec 2019

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.

11 Dec 2019

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 tackle work at Lake Kainui

10 Dec 2019

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.

04 Dec 2019

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.

02 Dec 2019

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.

26 Nov 2019

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.

Draft Waikato 2070 released for consultation

13 Nov 2019

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.

13 Nov 2019

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.

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12 Nov 2019

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.

08 Nov 2019

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.

30 Oct 2019

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.