Council appoints new Iwi and Community Partnership Manager

Waikato District Council will soon be building stronger relationships with iwi and the wider community thanks to the appointment of Sam Toka as its new Iwi and Community Partnership Manager.

Huntly gets creative with its first ‘Arts in the Park’

Huntly’s first ‘Arts in the Park’ family day at Fraser Park on Saturday next week (16 Feb) will offer people the chance to try out different arts and crafts for themselves, and children will be able to share their work with their favourite dog from the Waikato District Council animal control team.

Businesses and employment growing in Waikato District

Employment in Waikato District increased 3.5% in the 2018 financial year, higher than a national growth figure of 3%, according to the latest statistics from Infometrics, and unemployment across the Waikato region has remained the lowest in the country at 3.4% in the latest December 2018 quarter compared with the latest national figure of 4.3%.

Construction of new Meremere library starts soon

Steps towards turning the Meremere Hall into a community hub will progress this month when construction starts of a new library on site.

River-based scholarship offered for the first time

A commitment between Waikato-Tainui and Waikato District Council to co-manage the Waikato River by restoring and protecting its health and wellbeing is the driving force behind an inaugural scholarship announced late last year.

Parts of Waikato district on Water Alert Level 2

Some parts of the Waikato district are now on Water Alert Level 2. Residents of Tauwhare, Gordonton and Matangi have further water restrictions as their water is supplied by Hamilton City. Te Awamutu and Pirongia remain on Alert Level 1.

Te Kauwhata arts programme kicks off

An exciting new community arts programme will kick off in Te Kauwhata and Meremere this year with help from Waikato District Council-administered funding, and the Council is keen to kick-start other community initiatives around the district too. Go to www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/funding to find out more.

Notice of Hearing

A Hearing will be held on Tuesday 12 March 2019 commencing at 9.00am

Notice of Meeting – Raglan Community Board

A meeting of the Raglan Community Board will be held on Tuesday 12 February commencing at 2.00pm.

Meeting Dates - February 2019

The following meetings will be held during February 2019. All meetings will be held at the Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia unless otherwise stated.

Consultation on The Point Reserve Management Plan

Council, wishes to invite written comment on the draft plan. All submitters may speak to their submissions at a hearing later in the year.

NOTIFICATION OF WEIGHT AND SPEED LIMITS ON BRIDGES

NOTICE is hereby given that the Waikato District Council has fixed the following maximum weight and speed limits for heavy motor vehicles and combinations as described below

Rubbish & Recycling - Anniversary weekend & Waitangi day

With two long weekends approaching, here is the information you will need for your rubbish and recycling.

Soundsplash festival in Raglan on 18, 19, 20 January

We're expected about 8,000 people in Raglan for this great event so parking will be limited, particularly at Ngarunui beach.

Offices and libraries closed on Tuesday 15 January

All our offices and libraries will be closed on Tuesday 15 January for staff training. If you’re planning on doing council business or visiting one of our libraries, please come another day. You’ll still be able to phone 0800 492 452 for any urgent matters.

Raahui at Wainamu Beach - road access closed out of respect

Raahui in place at Wainamu Beach - access to Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive will be closed to the public out of respect until 18 January.

Waikato District Mayor welcomes passenger rail funding

Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson says central government funding for a five-year trial Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service starting in March 2020 is good news for the district.

Intention to Review and to Prepare Reserve Management Plans in Raglan

Waikato District Council intends to review the following reserve management plans and invites written suggestions from the public

Have Your Say - Cemeteries

Waikato District Council are proposing to amend the Cemeteries bylaw. Have your say by 1 February 2019.

Mandatory Change National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity

The National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity 2016 directs the council to incorporate minimum targets for sufficient, feasible development capacity for housing in the district plan by 31 December 2018.