Media releases

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.

Waikato Blueprint formally adopted by Council

Waikato District Council has this week adopted the Waikato District Blueprint. This is a significant step towards bringing life to Council’s vision of creating Liveable, Thriving and Connected Communities.

Matariki to be celebrated with art, food, music and storytelling

Waikato District Council is supporting a variety of events across the district to mark Matariki, the Maaori New Year, which will be celebrated between 25 June and 3 July this year.

Raglan foodwaste trial to be suspended

After public consultation on the future of Raglan’s kerbside foodwaste collection, Waikato District Council’s Strategy and Finance Committee has listened to the community and agreed to suspend the service.

Pohutakawa tree trimming

A pohutakawa on the corner of Bow St and Norrie Ave in Raglan was trimmed last week by Waikato District Council’s Waikato District Alliance.

Deadline extended for further submissions on Proposed Waikato District Plan

Waikato District Council has extended the deadline for making a ‘further submission’ on the Proposed Waikato District Plan (Stage 1).

New look coming for Raglan’s main street

Raglan residents might notice Waikato District Council is doing work on the gardens in the town’s main street.

Tamahere Reserve now open

Tamahere Reserve is now open to the public after work was completed on a number of trees.

Visit to Lake Rotokauri celebrates habitat restoration programme

A visit by young environmentalists has celebrated the hard work and funding that continues to revitalise Lake Rotokauri reserve.

Council launches new online tool to make further submissions on its district plan easier

Waikato District Council has launched a new online tool to help residents and ratepayers identify whether any of the nearly 1,000 submissions on the Council’s Proposed Waikato District Plan (Stage 1) will have an impact on them and to help them decide whether to make a further submission. The period for further submissions is open until 9am on Monday 27 May 2019.

Calling all artists and poets to celebrate Matariki

If you like art or writing, then the Waikato District Libraries Matariki Competition is for you!

Council calls for Further Submissions on the Proposed District Plan (Stage 1)

Waikato District Council has called for ‘further submissions’ on nearly 1,000 submissions that it received following notification of the Proposed Waikato District Plan (Stage 1) in July last year.

Pokeno bridge now open

Pokeno’s Hitchen Road bridge is now open to the public.

Ngaruawahia cenotaph damaged by vandals

Ngaruawahia’s cenotaph at The Point has been damaged and despite the community’s quick reaction to report it to Waikato District Council; it unfortunately won’t be fixed in time for Anzac Day.