Media releases

Huntly Fire Brigade supported by Council’s Wellbeing Trust

Huntly Volunteer Fire Brigade can continue to help their community thanks in part to funding from Waikato District Council’s Wellbeing Trust Fund.

Central Government funding gives boost to passenger rail infrastructure in Waikato district

Central Government funding for the Hamilton-Auckland passenger rail will give a big boost to rail-related infrastructure in the Waikato district.

Taupiri Rugby Football Club supported by Council fund

Taupiri Rugby Football Club can continue fostering talent in the community thanks to funding from Waikato District Council’s Wellbeing Trust Fund.

Cemeteries bylaw consultation opens today

Consultation has opened today on the Waikato District Council Cemeteries Bylaw.

Nominations close for Waikato District Council election

A hotly contested election is in the pipeline for most areas of the district, with only two current Councillors re-elected unopposed.

Partnership between Waikato District Council and Watercare agreed

Waikato District Council and Watercare Services Ltd will join forces to deliver safe drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services to the Waikato district from 1 October.

Give back to your community by standing for a Community Board

Great people wanting to make a difference in their community are being asked to consider standing for their local Community Board in this year’s elections.

Call for more nominations for Waikato district elections

With only a handful of nominations received for the Waikato District Council elections, Chief Executive Gavin Ion is reminding people that time is running out if they want to stand for their community.

Memorial planting to remember Ngaruawahia children lost on rail bridge

The community is invited to attend a remembrance planting at Lady Raiha Reserve in Ngaruawahia this Sunday, 4 August.

Supreme winner of Matariki competition says her heartfelt poem was inspired by her mum, her guiding star

The Supreme Winner of the Waikato District Libraries 2019 Matariki competition says the inspiration for her poem came from her Mum, her guiding star. The winners of the Waikato District Libraries Matariki competition were announced on Wednesday 24 July 2019.

Waikato District Council acknowledges interest shown in Ohinewai by makers of Sleepyhead

Waikato District Council acknowledges the interest shown by The Comfort Group, home of the well-known Kiwi brand Sleepyhead, who intend to create a manufacturing hub in Ohinewai, just north of Huntly.

Rates notices due to hit mailboxes

Waikato District Council’s first rates notices of the financial year are due to hit mailboxes next week.

Council supports Maaori representation at Committees, after next election

Waikato District Council voted Wednesday (17 July) in support of the concept of Maaori representation on its three principal committees. In a strong signal of the Council’s intention, the vote – which provided “in principle” support for the proposal.

Nominations open today for Waikato District Council elections

Be the same or be the change – if you think you can make a difference in your community, stand at this year’s Waikato district elections.

Insulation grants for low income families - apply now

The Government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes Programme is offering grants for insulation and heaters to low income owner occupied homes.

Expressions of interest sought to lease current library

No longer needing to house the town’s book collection, Meremere library is looking for a new occupier.

Specialist Maaori representation planned for Waikato District Council Committees

Waikato District Council is planning to introduce external specialist Maaori representatives to its principal Council Committees after the October 2019 local government elections.

Council to host Raglan community meeting to discuss wastewater discharge consent

Two community information sessions will be held in Raglan next week to discuss the upcoming re-consenting process for the Raglan Wastewater Treatment Plant discharge permit.

Library agreement reflects Councils’ collaboration

Shared library services between Hamilton residents and for Waikato District residents in the immediate areas around Hamilton will resume next month after an agreement between the two councils was approved yesterday by Hamilton City Council.

Would you consider standing for Council?

Waikato District Council is hosting two candidate information evenings next month which will give those who are considering putting their hands up at the October elections the chance to see what would be involved.

Raglan’s kerbside foodwaste to continue without Council funding

Raglan’s kerbside foodwaste collection will continue, Xtreme Zero Waste has announced.

Huntly community bands together to re-open hall

Huntly War Memorial Hall will be re-opening at the end of this month and the first booking is for an 18th birthday party.

Raglan’s Phoenix palm trees to be pruned

Council re-issues a call for Further Submissions on Stage 1 of its Proposed District Plan

Waikato District Council will next week re-issue a call for ‘further submissions’. A new closing date of 16 July 2019 has also been set.