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Waikato District Council obtains AA+ credit rating
Waikato District Council has been given a Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'AA+’ by Fitch, an international credit rating agency. The rating is the highest endorsement awarded on a local government level in New Zealand, placing Waikato District Council amongst top performers.
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Dumped rubbish causing problems for local charity shop
While we encourage people to donate items, please don’t use us as a dumping ground – that’s the message from a local op shop dealing with large piles of rubbish left outside their store.
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Council releases Pōkeno Public Realm Concept Plan
Pōkeno's Public Realm Concept Plan was developed to support the rapidly growing residential community.
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Waikato District economy performs strongly despite Covid-19 pandemic implications
The district has performed strongly from an economic standpoint and growth perspective, despite the COVID-19 implications
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Identifying high-pedestrian areas to prioritise earthquake-prone buildings
We want to know which busy streets may cause problems if an earthquake was to happen. We believe the streets we have identified have the highest volume of foot traffic and cars, but we want to hear from you. Have we got it right? You can give feedback until 5pm on Wednesday 18 May.
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Council adopts Dog Control Bylaw with changes, after listening to feedback from dog owners
We've listened – that’s the message to dog owners after Councillors adopted the Dog Control Bylaw and Policy today. As a result of your feedback, some changes have been made. You'll find a summary of the changes to dog exercise areas and rules here.
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Representation review finalised ahead of 2022 elections
Ward name changes and boundary shifts are among changes to Waikato District Council’s Proposed Representation Review following a determination made by the Local Government Commission (LGC) yesterday.
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Data-based approach means fewer water restrictions in Waikato
For the first time in many years, communities in many parts of Waikato have had a summer free of water restrictions, despite it being as hot and dry as ever. This is thanks to a new insights-based, collaborative approach to manage demand in the Waikato District, achieved through Council partnership with Watercare.
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Pause on resource consent pre-application service
Waikato District Council is unable to offer its resource consent pre-application service for at least four months, as staff deal with large numbers of consent applications and the impacts of Covid-19.
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Creative NZ funding offering boost for district arts projects
The Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) is currently open and accepting applications for creative arts projects across the district. Applications close March 14
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Council is awaiting Local Government Commission decision on proposed representation changes
Waikato District Council have been undertaking a review of how their wards are structured to ensure better representation for their communities ahead of the 2022 triennial local election.
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Shops to remain open on Easter Sunday
Shops in the Waikato district can continue to open on Easter Sunday after Council decided to keep its existing policy.
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Ohinewai gets green light from Environment Court
Ohinewai Sleepyhead Development given the go-ahead by Environment Court
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Raglan food waste collection consultation opens
Waikato District Council is encouraging the Raglan community to participate in the continuation of the town's food waste collection service, which is now open for consultation.
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Teamwork pays off at IPWEA NZ excellence awards
Collaboration with other organisations was a key factor for an award entry submitted by Waikato District Council to the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia NZ Asset Management Excellence Awards.
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Waikato District Council staff prepare as Omicron impact ramps up
Waikato District Council is asking its communities to be patient and understanding as staff and contractors are preparing for the expected impact of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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Whāingaroa residents have their say on plans to transform wharf
Plans to transform the Whāingaroa (Raglan) wharf with new walkways, a pontoon, tidal stairs and give it a new look and feel are set to go ahead following feedback from residents.
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Proposed Waikato District Plan decision released today
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Proposed Waikato District Plan decision coming soon
Independent commissioners are expected to release the decisions on the Proposed District Plan (PDP) on Monday
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My Vaccine Passes required for most Council facilities
My Vaccine Passes will be required to enter Waikato District Council libraries, offices, swimming pools, dog pounds and campgrounds for those in the community aged over 12 years and three months from 20 December.
