Change of Date and Time of Hearing

The hearing for the Natural Reserves Management Plan will now commence on Tuesday 30 October 2018 at 2.30pm .

Raglan’s public toilet makeover begins

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

Council aims for sustainability

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

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

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

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

Rubbish and Recycling - Labour Weekend

Due to the public holiday on Monday 22 October, the district’s rubbish and recycling collection will take place one day later than usual from 23 October to 27 October (this excludes Port Waikato).

Business growth bringing 1,300 new jobs to Waikato district

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attend a community Blueprint workshop to have your say

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

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

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

Council notifies final representation review proposal

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.

Waikato District Council 2018 Representation Review Final Proposal

Please be notified that the appeals/objections period for the Waikato District Council 2018 Representation Review Final Proposal opens 12 September 2018 and will close at 5.00pm on 12 October 2018.