Community input vital to develop district Blueprint

Waikato District Council is taking a new approach to town planning and your input at upcoming community workshops is vital.

Free service to help save water launched

A free service to help Waikato District households reduce their water use and lower their water bills has been launched.

Proposal to incorporate documents by reference into Proposed Waikato District Plan (Stage 1)

Some documents have been incorporated by reference into the Proposed Waikato District Plan (Stage 1). See this public notice for further details.

Proposed Waikato District Plan (Stage 1)

Waikato District Council has prepared the Proposed Waikato District Plan (Stage 1) . The Proposed Plan (Stage 1) is now open for submissions.

Prisoners help break out books for Waikato district communities

Prisoners at Spring Hill Corrections Facility, Hampton Downs, have built and decorated 30 ‘little libraries’ to bring books and a focus for social interchange to small communities across Waikato district’s far-flung rural areas.

Proposed changes to Gambling Venues Policy

Council wants to gradually reduce the number of pokie machines in its communities. Under Government legislation Council is required to review its Gambling Venues Policy every three years. The public will have until 11 August to provide feedback on the proposed policy changes.

Ngaruawahia youth group organises the town's first film festival

Ngaruawahia youth action group ‘Embrace the Future’ is organising the town’s first ‘Kauawhi Matakite’ short film festival for budding film makers aged 11-21 on Sunday 22 July and is calling for entries.

Interest-free loan paves way for significant Te Kauwhata infrastructure upgrades

Crucial infrastructure improvements to cater for growth in Te Kauwhata will go ahead after Waikato District Council received confirmation from the Government of $38 million through its Housing Infrastructure Fund.

Council welcomes additional local roading funding from govt

Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson welcomes the announcement by Transport Minister Phil Twyford and the Transport Agency of enhanced funding assistance rates (FAR).

Positive steps taken towards Huntly hall refurbishment

The Huntly community has indicated it wants, and would use, a refurbished Huntly Memorial Hall.

Adoption of Fees and Charges 2018 - 2021

At its meeting held on 22 May 2018, Waikato District Council adopted the Fees and Charges 2018 to 2021. The new fees and charges will come into effect on 1 July 2018.

Council and Pokeno Community Meeting dates

The following meetings will be held during July 2018.

Private Plan Change 20 – Lakeside Developments

At its meeting held on 27 June 2018, the Waikato District Council resolved, to make operative all the provisions of Private Plan Change 20 – Lakeside Developments to the Waikato District Plan.

Proposed Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy

Waikato District Council has updated its existing Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy, as per sections 131 and 132A of the Building Act 2004 and is seeking the community’s views.

Council adopts Long Term Plan and approves Proposed District Plan

Waikato District Council has today signed off on two major pieces of planning work for the district.

Review of Waikato District Council’s representation arrangements

Under section 19H and 19J of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the Waikato District Council is required to carry out a review of its representation arrangements for the triennial local authority election to be held in 2019.

Temporary road closure: Bell Crossing Street, Huntly

Waikato District Council will close Bell Crossing Street, Huntly, from 3.30pm Sunday 24 June to 1am Monday 25 June 2018.

Consultation opens on the Council’s representation review

A six-week consultation opens today [Wednesday 20 June] on Waikato District Council’s 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 named as LGNZ EXCELLENCE awards finalist

A plan to cater for growth in the north of the district and an iconic bridge have secured finalist spots for Waikato District Council in this year’s Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) EXCELLENCE Awards.

Temporary road closure: George Street, Tuakau

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, public notice is hereby given that the Waikato District Council, in conjunction with Kiwirail, will close George St, Tuakau from 6am Sunday 17 June to 6pm Tuesday 19 June 2018.