Easter and Anzac rubbish and recycling

Rubbish and recycling collection changes due to public holidays.

Anzac services to be held around the Waikato district

ANZAC services will be held in nine townships across Waikato district on 25 April this year.

The Dirty Dog Challenge is back!

Waikato District Council and Hamilton City Council have teamed up again to hold another Dirty Dog Challenge. This is a unique event where dogs and their owners can navigate their way through a mud-filled obstacle course.

Local Government Commission endorses Waikato District Council’s representation proposal

The Local Government Commission has largely endorsed Waikato District Council’s 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.

Local Government Commission's decision on the Representation Review Process

Local Government Commission announces decision on representation arrangements for Waikato District Council

Lower speed limits kick in

Drivers should be prepared to lower their speed on some roads in the Waikato District from the end of April.

Temporary Road Closure: Rangiriri Bridge

Waikato District Council needs to close the Rangiriri Bridge (also known as Glen Murray Bridge) for three consecutive nights from Tuesday 9 April to Thursday 11 April 2019.

Council’s inorganic service not being run as usual

Waikato District Council’s inorganic service will not be taking place as usual. The service, which is traditionally held around this time of year, wasn’t included in the refuse and recycling targeted rate for 2018/19.

Tamahere Reserve closed

Waikato District Council has temporarily closed Tamahere Reserve due to the risk of falling trees.

Bat habitat temporarily closed

Endangered species found in dangerous trees means one of the Waikato district’s reserves needs to temporarily close.

Notification of weight and speed limits on bridges

Waikato District Council has fixed the following maximum weight and speed limits for heavy motor vehicles and combinations including a heavy motor vehicle on the bridge(s) described here.

Local event cancelled: National Remembrance Service at Turangawaewae Marae

Regretfully the event announced earlier today to be held at Turangawaewae Marae to watch the National Remembrance Service for the victims of the Christchurch mosques terrorist attack, has been cancelled.

Consultation opens on proposed targeted rate for Raglan’s kerbside food waste collection service

Raglan residents are being asked if they would be prepared to pay a targeted rate for the continuation of the town’s kerbside food waste collection service.

National Remembrance Service to be livestreamed at Turangawaewae Marae

Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson, together with Turangawaewae Marae invites everyone to come together this Friday at Turangawaewae to watch the National Remembrance Service for the victims of the Christchurch mosques terrorist attack.

Proposed Temporary Road Closure: Ruapuke Road, Raglan

Waikato District Council proposes to temporarily close a tar-sealed section of Ruapuke Road, Raglan

Temporary Road Closures: Travers Road, Te Kauwhata

Waikato District Council needs to extend the period of closure for a section of Travers Road, Te Kauwhata

Water restrictions lifted in most of the Waikato

Water restrictions have today been lifted in most parts of the Waikato district.

Temporary Road Closure: Dawson Road, Taupiri

A section of Dawson road will be closed to through traffic from 7am to 5pm on Thursday 26 March.

Waikato District Mayor expresses sympathy for Christchurch terror victims

Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson has expressed sympathy for the victims of last Friday’s horrific acts of terror at two mosques in Christchurch, where fifty people lost their lives.

Take your pooch for a doggy dip to end the summer season

We’re closing our pools for winter so we’re inviting people to bring their dogs along for a swim on the final day. The Waikato Pound Pups pool party will be held at Tuakau Centennial Pool on Sunday 24 March and at Ngaruwahaia Pool on Sunday 31 March.