Media releases

Waikato District Council is focused on sustainable growth

09 Oct 2017

Waikato District Council has met its financial targets for the past year, and is focused on managing rapid growth in sustainable ways, says Mayor Allan Sanson.

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Prisoners get a chance to spread pleasure in Waikato district

06 Oct 2017

Prisoners at Spring Hill Corrections Facility are building 30 ‘little libraries’ for Waikato District Council’s ‘Placemaking’ programme that is designed to make the district’s public spaces inviting and boost residents’ enjoyment of their towns and villages.

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Waikato District Council committed $750k for local groups in 2016/17

06 Oct 2017

In the past financial year the Waikato District Council has committed grants totalling more than $750,000 for distribution to 160 community groups and charities throughout the district enabling communities to come together to meet local needs.

Waikato District Council Chief Executive Gavin Ion

Gavin Ion appointed Waikato District Council Chief Executive

03 Oct 2017

Mayor Allan Sanson has announced the appointment of Gavin Ion as Waikato District Council Chief Executive for a term of 5 years.

Some of our libraries will be closed for one day in October

02 Oct 2017

Some of our libraries will be closed for one day in October as we install new mobile shelves to make the spaces more functional and user-friendly.

Council works on Huntly footbridge repair

22 Sep 2017

Waikato District Council staff are assessing the damage and repairs needed for the Huntly footbridge after a truck travelling on State Highway 1 hit it earlier this month.

Fatbergs in Waikato district pipes too

20 Sep 2017

Its size has sent shockwaves around the world and while the Waikato district can’t claim anything quite as large, fatbergs have also been plaguing our pipes for years.

Huntly footbridge to be removed for repair

13 Sep 2017

As a result of a truck crashing into the Huntly footbridge at about 6am on Tuesday, the bridge is closed to all foot traffic and will be removed by crane on Thursday night for repair.

Register now for our 2017 libraries reading programme

Sign up for our libraries' reading programme

13 Sep 2017

The programme, called ‘Mission Possible: K9 Recovery’, is aimed at children aged 5 to 10 years although older or younger children can sign up. It runs from 18 September to 28 October.

Have your say on the speed limits around the district

Community invited to take stock of speed limits

13 Sep 2017

Speed limits are under review this month as Waikato District Council asks the community to have a say on proposed amendments to its Speed Limits Bylaw.

Planned zoning changes in Tuakau withdrawn ahead of District Plan Review

11 Sep 2017

The Waikato District Council decided today to withdraw a separate plan change to introduce residential zoning changes for Tuakau and to include its intent in the proposed new Waikato District Plan due to be notified early next year.

Motorcyclists encouraged to brush up on riding skills

11 Sep 2017

Waikato District, Waipa District and Hamilton City Councils are facilitating rider training days at Hamilton Go Kart Club later this month and in November for licensed motorcyclists.

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Supporting the charities that support our district

08 Sep 2017

Staff at Waikato District Council are collecting money for two rural groups that are still supporting some of our rural community after storms and floods devastated parts of the district in March and April.

Community gives Glen Murray recycling service the big tick

08 Sep 2017

Waikato District Council will continue its monthly recycling drop-off day service at Glen Murray following consultation with the community.

Council improves assessment of wastewater pipes

06 Sep 2017

Waikato District Council’s knowledge of the state of its wastewater pipe network has been vastly improved following the first six months of its Wastewater Overflow Continual Improvement Programme.

Motoring mentors sought for young drivers

04 Sep 2017

Waikato District Council and the Waka Trust are calling for volunteers to help the youth of today to become better drivers.

Little free libraries spring up in Huntly

01 Sep 2017

The first two of six ‘little free libraries’ for Huntly are bringing some outdoors Spring pleasure to the Kimihia Home and Hospital, and to the Huntly Friendship House.

Ultrafast broadband is coming to more towns in the Waikato

Waikato district welcomes UFB expansion to growing towns

30 Aug 2017

Waikato District Council welcomes the Government announcement today that it will be rolling out a third wave of ultrafast broadband (UFB) to another six of the district’s growing towns, and providing mobile coverage for three more locations through the Rural Broadband initiative.

Final Results out for the Taupiri Community Board by-election

30 Aug 2017

The results indicate that Jo PECEKAJUS has been elected to the Taupiri Community Board of the Waikato District Council following a by-election which concluded at midday on Wednesday 30 August 2017.

Pooch play areas in Tuakau: have your say

28 Aug 2017

We are proposing to make Kowhai Reserve and reintroduce Centennial Park as off-lead dog exercise areas in Tuakau and we want to know what you think.

Planned zoning changes in Tuakau to wait for District Plan Review

25 Aug 2017

Waikato District Council’s Strategy & Finance Committee this week recommended the Council should not advance a separate plan to introduce residential zoning changes for Tuakau, but let it ‘lie on the table’ and include it’s intent in the District Plan Review due to be notified early next year.

Council invites community hall users to workshops

17 Aug 2017

Do you use one of Waikato District Council’s network of community halls?

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Waikato teenagers inspired by experiences in China

03 Aug 2017

Three teenagers arrived back at school this week after the trip of a lifetime to China that they were supported to apply for as a result of joining a Waikato District youth action group.

Planning for growth in the district

01 Aug 2017

Household growth rate in Waikato district is expected to surpass Hamilton and match Auckland’s growth rate over the next 26 years.