Huntly Aquatic Centre wins NZ Outstanding Pool Award

Huntly’s own swimming pool last week was awarded the New Zealand Recreation Association’s Outstanding Pool Award for 2018, recognition for being the best run swimming pool in New Zealand.

Come and hear about coastal hazards

Waikato District Council wants to see Port Waikato and Raglan residents this weekend as it continues with land use planning work around coastal hazards and the effects of climate change.

Raglan wins Supreme Keep New Zealand Beautiful Award

Raglan came up trumps at this year’s Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards, winning the Most Beautiful Small Town Award and overall Supreme Award.

Meeting Dates - November 2018

The following meetings will be held during November 2018.

2018 Proposed Amendments to the 2011 Speed Limit Bylaw

Waikato District Council is inviting submissions from the community on the 2018 proposed amendments to its Speed Limit Bylaw 2011.

Notice of Meeting – Raglan Community Board

A meeting of the Raglan Community Board will be held on Tuesday 13 November 2018 commencing at 2.00pm.

Te Kohanga Community Hall Annual General Meeting

Te Kohanga Community Hall AGM will take place on Saturday 3rd November 2018

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.