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Report highlights COVID-19 impacts on Waikato district
A report received by Waikato District Council’s Strategy and Finance Committee today clearly highlights the impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown on Waikato district businesses and the community.
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Hakarimata Summit Track re-opens
The Hakarimata Summit Track, one of the Waikato’s most popular, has re-opened to the public.
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$2.5m injected into Raglan Wharf a welcome boost
Waikato District Council’s bid to attract significant funding for a key project in Raglan has been successful.
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Regional bids for stimulus clear first hurdle
Waikato’s bid to secure government economic stimulus money is off to a roaring start with nearly 80 per cent of Waikato projects over the first hurdle.
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Northern councils continue to work together for their communities
A new Northern Emergency Operating Centre has been set up this week to provide a combined civil defence response as the country moves into Alert Level 2.
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Hakarimata Summit Track to remain closed under Alert Level 2
Moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 tomorrow allows for more freedoms and the opportunity to get out and about, however Waikato District Council and the Department of Conservation have made the decision to keep the Hakarimata Summit Track closed at this stage.
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Waikato District Council facilities open again under Alert Level 2
Waikato District Council community facilities will be open as soon as it is safe for our customers and staff to do so as we move into COVID-19 Alert Level 2.
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Water restrictions for Pokeno and Tuakau residents
Water restrictions start for our northern communities this weekend in response to one of the most severe droughts in Auckland’s history.
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Mangawara Bridge project close to completion
The new Mangawara Bridge is due to be open to the public by the end of May.
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There’s no shame in asking for help
Help has been provided to thousands of individuals and families across the north Waikato during COVID-19.
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Maangai Maaori appointments made by Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council today took a significant step toward strengthening the Maaori voice in its decision making by approving the appointment of two Maangai Maaori (Voice of Maaori) positions to its three major Council Committees.
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We’re a team of 5 million
Waikato, we’ve been in Alert Level 3 for a week. Now is not the time to take our foot off the pedal.
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International tourists full of praise for Te Kauwhata community
A group of German tourists has thanked the Te Kauwhata community for the support they received while waiting for their flights out of New Zealand. They say they could not have chosen a better place for the lockdown.
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Water restrictions lifted across Hamilton, Waipā and Waikato
After a tough summer, water restrictions have been lifted across Hamilton, Waipā and Waikato today.
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Team work makes the dream work
With such great uncertainty during COVID-19, Waikato District Council is proud to be working in partnership with vital agencies in our communities to make sure they keep ticking over.
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Use your brain; we don’t want to lose the gains
We’ve been at home in our bubbles for four weeks but it’s important to remember that while parts of the economy are opening up under COVID-19 Alert Level 3, that doesn’t mean our social lives can open up too.
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Stay strong and stay the course, Waikato
The move to Alert Level 3 in New Zealand’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is a welcomed stepping stone on the way to beating COVID-19 but it’s far from the end of the journey.
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Poppies made out of recycled materials and leftover paint in honour of Anzac Day
Red poppies made out of recycled materials and leftover paint have brightened up the Ngaruawahia roundabout, to commemorate Anzac Day.
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Calls to our community key to understanding COVID-19 impact
More than 1000 calls are being made to businesses and residents throughout the Waikato District to understand the economic and social impact of the Covid-19 crisis.
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Some council services to resume under Alert Level 3
A number of Waikato District Council services will resume when the country moves to Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm on Monday 27 April.
COVID-19 UPDATE
We are currently operating under level 3 restrictions
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