21 Sep 2021

WDC proud of relationship with Watercare amid three waters reform discussions

WDC celebrates two years of its partnership with Watercare Services Limited.

20 Sep 2021

Proposed Livestock Movement Bylaw open for submissions

Safety of road users and farmers is front of mind in Waikato District Council’s proposed Livestock Movement Bylaw that goes out for consultation today.

16 Sep 2021

Approval pending on deadline extension for Proposed District Plan decision

The Council sought Ministerial approval to extend the decision deadline from 18 September 2021 until 17 January 2022 after receiving a recommendation from the independent PDP hearing panel.

15 Sep 2021

Nominations open for Raglan Community Board by-election

Nominations open today for an extraordinary vacancy on the Raglan Community Board following the death of the Board’s deputy chair, Bob MacLeod, last month.

08 Sep 2021

Raahui Pookeka | Huntly railway station and the journey to restoration

WDC is working hard to relocate the historic Huntly railway building back to its original site.

20 Aug 2021

Level 4 will continue until 11.59pm 24 August 2021

We hope you are staying safe and looking after yourself, and your whānau. All council facilities will remain closed during Alert Level 4 but our phonelines are still open as per normal.

22 Jul 2021

Teamwork plays key role in grandstand roofing project

The grandstand at Huntly Rugby Club has a new roof following the completion of a complex project.

20 Jul 2021

An urgent upgrade to Te Kauwhata’s wastewater treatment plant is expected to address wastewater discharge issues into Lake Waikare

WDC is upgrading the Te Kauwhata treatment plant which will process wastewater to a better quality so higher amounts of wasterwater can be processed, whilst remaining within consent levels.

16 Jul 2021

New partnership will bring the Tamahere Gully Network to life

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has cleared a pathway towards further ecological restoration and the creation of new walkways in the Tamahere Gully Network.

15 Jul 2021

Waikato District Council welcomes support for sector through three waters reform

Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson has welcomed the release of further information about central government's water reform agenda, including a $2.5+ billion support package for Councils and more detailed information about how a transition would happen, should it go ahead.

15 Jul 2021

Coastal forest planting completed at Okete Reserve

A 5ha paddock has taken a step closer to becoming a coastal forest area following the completion of a seven-year planting programme.

15 Jul 2021

Unprecedented number of resource consent and building consent applications received

The Waikato district is experiencing significant growth, with a record number of resource consent applications received over a 14-day period.  Customer Support General Manager Sue O’Gorman says Waikato District Council received nearly 100 resource consent applications over the past two weeks – almost the same number the Council received each month in the year just ended on 30 June.

14 Jul 2021

Submissions open for Council’s Representation Review - Reshape Waikato

Consultation opened today on Waikato District Council’s representation arrangements for the next local body elections, including the shape and number of the district’s voting wards and the number of Councillors elected.

14 Jul 2021

Council values children’s input into playground design

The results of children’s thoughts on playground design were revealed when the revamped Hakanoa Playground was officially opened on Friday 9 July.

13 Jul 2021

Revamped Tuakau Library packed for opening day

The community crowded in to the refurbished Tuakau Library on Monday (12 July) as they celebrated the opening of the revamped space.

30 Jun 2021

New council and community space to open in Tamahere

A new council and community space will open in Tamahere on Monday 5 July. Located at the Tamahere Village Hub, the new space will offer council services as well as a space for the community to use, including meeting rooms, desks and free wi-fi.

30 Jun 2021

Waikato District Council welcomes government announcement on three waters reform

Mayor Allan Sanson today welcomed the release of information about central government's water reform agenda that proposes to establish four publicly-owned entities to take responsibility of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure across New Zealand, saving ratepayers thousands of dollars.

28 Jun 2021

Waikato District Council formally adopts Long Term Plan 2021-2031

Waikato District Council has formally adopted its Long Term Plan. With the vision of liveable, thriving, and connected communities guiding its decisions, the Council now begins implementing its 10-year budget and plans. The decisions include a confirmed general rate increase (based on capital value) of 6.5% for the 2021/22 year (down from a proposed 9% increase), followed by 3.5% increases in the following two years. These came after lengthy consideration by Councillors to balance the needs of a growing district, with what people can afford.

22 Jun 2021

Public meeting on Raglan wastewater discharge options

Waikato District Council is calling on the Raglan community to attend a public meeting at 6-7pm on 29 June at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre to hear a presentation about progress on a project to renew the discharge consent for the Raglan wastewater treatment plant.

16 Jun 2021

2021 Matariki competition

Showcase your artistic skills with Waikato District Libraries Matariki competition!