Media releases

Huntly Aquatic Centre wins NZ Outstanding Pool Award

31 Oct 2018

Huntly’s own swimming pool last week was awarded the New Zealand Recreation Association’s Outstanding Pool Award for 2018, recognition for being the best run swimming pool in New Zealand.

Come and hear about coastal hazards

31 Oct 2018

Waikato District Council wants to see Port Waikato and Raglan residents this weekend as it continues with land use planning work around coastal hazards and the effects of climate change.

Raglan wins Supreme Keep New Zealand Beautiful Award

29 Oct 2018

Raglan came up trumps at this year’s Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards, winning the Most Beautiful Small Town Award and overall Supreme Award.

Raglan’s public toilet makeover begins

24 Oct 2018

Work is under way on an upgrade to public toilets in Raglan after Government funding was secured this year.

Waikato District Council Annual Report Summary 2017-18

Council aims for sustainability

19 Oct 2018

Economic and environmental sustainability have been high on a list of goals for a number of major Waikato District Council projects this year according to the Council’s annual report which is being distributed in an easy-read summary for residents and ratepayers next week [from Tuesday 22 October].

Tamahere Recreation Reserve project under control

16 Oct 2018

The Tamahere Recreation Reserve and Piazza project is under control and there have been no cost blow-outs.

Waikato District Council supports continued cross-border collaboration

15 Oct 2018

Last week Hamilton City Council (HCC) rejected an offer from Waikato District Council (WDC) to extend library services to our residents. HCC discussed the offer and resolved to decline but instead initiate wider cross-boundary discussion with WDC.

Plenty of places to park your car at Papahua Reserve

15 Oct 2018

Parking your car at Papahua Reserve in Raglan is now easier after an upgrade has added capacity ahead of the busy summer season.

Mayor Allan Sanson (left), Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson and Waikato District Council GM Community Growth Clive Morgan check out the warehouse facility under construction for Open Country Dairy at the Waikato Freight Hub at Horotiu.

Business growth bringing 1,300 new jobs to Waikato district

11 Oct 2018

Business growth in the Hamilton to Auckland corridor is expected to bring more than 1,300 new jobs to Waikato District in the next three years according to the latest predictions.

Council wants community’s thoughts on speed limits

09 Oct 2018

One of the many tools used to make the Waikato District’s roads safer is out for consultation today.

Council focusses on future ‘liveability’ after a pivotal year

08 Oct 2018

Waikato District Council is preparing for a long period of growth and change and has undertaken a series of major initiatives in the past year that will be pivotal to creating liveable communities for the future says Mayor Allan Sanson.

High School students on the Ngaruawahia Fitness Trail

Waikato District Council committed $800k for local groups in 2017/18

04 Oct 2018

In the past financial year the Waikato District Council has committed grants totalling more than $800,000 for distribution to 174 community groups and charities throughout the district enabling communities to come together to meet local needs.

Waikato District Council staff breaking all fashion rules in the name of charity

28 Sep 2018

Waikato District Council staff have joined others around the country today in breaking all fashion rules and wearing their loudest shirts.

Te Kauwhata gets just that little bit brighter

27 Sep 2018

The entrance to Te Kauwhata Domain has got a little brighter thanks to the handy work of the town’s youth.

Security of drinking water supply boosted in the Waikato District

26 Sep 2018

The completion of a $6.6 million project has improved the security of the Waikato District’s drinking water supply.

Overflows across the Waikato district tracking downwards

25 Sep 2018

Wastewater overflows are tracking downwards across the Waikato district, but there is still more work to be done.

Help shape the future of your community at the Blueprint workshops

Attend a community Blueprint workshop to have your say

24 Sep 2018

After a successful first round of Blueprint workshops, Waikato District Council is visiting more towns in the district to hear further from its community.

Submissions closing soon on the Proposed Waikato District Plan

21 Sep 2018

There has been a lot of interest in Waikato District Council’s Proposed Waikato District Plan and the public are reminded that submissions close next month.

Waikato District Council commemorates Suffrage 125

19 Sep 2018

Waikato District Council has joined other groups and organisations around the country in commemorating 125 years since women succeeded in obtaining the vote.

Waikato District Council Representation Review final proposal

Council notifies final representation review proposal

13 Sep 2018

The Waikato District Council this week notified its final proposal for representation arrangements for the next local body elections, including the shape of the district’s voting Wards and the number of Councillors elected.

Kimai Huirama, author of Wahia Nga Rua at the book launch in June.

Council heritage and discretionary funding available

07 Sep 2018

Applications are now open for the final 2018 rounds of funding from the Waikato District Council Heritage Project Fund and from the Council’s Discretionary Grants Fund to support projects and events in the district.

Relief in sight for users of Onewhero Domain toilet facilities

03 Sep 2018

Pressure on toilet facilities at Onewhero and Te Kauwhata Domains will be relieved following Waikato District Council’s successful funding application to address freedom camping issues.

Council serious about improving wastewater resources

20 Aug 2018

A two year programme which has seen a large portion of the Waikato district wastewater network cleaned and inspected shows Waikato District Council is serious about improving the state of its assets.

Raglan named a Finalist for NZ’s Most Beautiful Small Town

17 Aug 2018

Finalists for the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards 2018 have just been released and Waikato District Council is proud to announce that Raglan is a finalist for the Most Beautiful Small Town Award.