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New deadline for Proposed District Plan decision approved
Waikato District Council has received Ministerial approval to extend the deadline for a decision on its Proposed Waikato District Plan (PDP) until 17 January 2022.
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WDC proud of relationship with Watercare amid three waters reform discussions
WDC celebrates two years of its partnership with Watercare Services Limited.
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Proposed Livestock Movement Bylaw open for submissions
Safety of road users and farmers is front of mind in Waikato District Council’s proposed Livestock Movement Bylaw that goes out for consultation today.
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Approval pending on deadline extension for Proposed District Plan decision
The Council sought Ministerial approval to extend the decision deadline from 18 September 2021 until 17 January 2022 after receiving a recommendation from the independent PDP hearing panel.
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Nominations open for Raglan Community Board by-election
Nominations open today for an extraordinary vacancy on the Raglan Community Board following the death of the Board’s deputy chair, Bob MacLeod, last month.
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Raahui Pookeka | Huntly railway station and the journey to restoration
WDC is working hard to relocate the historic Huntly railway building back to its original site.
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Level 4 will continue until 11.59pm 24 August 2021
We hope you are staying safe and looking after yourself, and your whānau. All council facilities will remain closed during Alert Level 4 but our phonelines are still open as per normal.
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Teamwork plays key role in grandstand roofing project
The grandstand at Huntly Rugby Club has a new roof following the completion of a complex project.
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An urgent upgrade to Te Kauwhata’s wastewater treatment plant is expected to address wastewater discharge issues into Lake Waikare
WDC is upgrading the Te Kauwhata treatment plant which will process wastewater to a better quality so higher amounts of wasterwater can be processed, whilst remaining within consent levels.
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New partnership will bring the Tamahere Gully Network to life
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has cleared a pathway towards further ecological restoration and the creation of new walkways in the Tamahere Gully Network.
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Waikato District Council welcomes support for sector through three waters reform
Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson has welcomed the release of further information about central government's water reform agenda, including a $2.5+ billion support package for Councils and more detailed information about how a transition would happen, should it go ahead.
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Coastal forest planting completed at Okete Reserve
A 5ha paddock has taken a step closer to becoming a coastal forest area following the completion of a seven-year planting programme.
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Unprecedented number of resource consent and building consent applications received
The Waikato district is experiencing significant growth, with a record number of resource consent applications received over a 14-day period. Customer Support General Manager Sue O’Gorman says Waikato District Council received nearly 100 resource consent applications over the past two weeks – almost the same number the Council received each month in the year just ended on 30 June.
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Submissions open for Council’s Representation Review - Reshape Waikato
Consultation opened today on Waikato District Council’s representation arrangements for the next local body elections, including the shape and number of the district’s voting wards and the number of Councillors elected.
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Council values children’s input into playground design
The results of children’s thoughts on playground design were revealed when the revamped Hakanoa Playground was officially opened on Friday 9 July.
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Revamped Tuakau Library packed for opening day
The community crowded in to the refurbished Tuakau Library on Monday (12 July) as they celebrated the opening of the revamped space.
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New council and community space to open in Tamahere
A new council and community space will open in Tamahere on Monday 5 July. Located at the Tamahere Village Hub, the new space will offer council services as well as a space for the community to use, including meeting rooms, desks and free wi-fi.
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Waikato District Council welcomes government announcement on three waters reform
Mayor Allan Sanson today welcomed the release of information about central government's water reform agenda that proposes to establish four publicly-owned entities to take responsibility of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure across New Zealand, saving ratepayers thousands of dollars.
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Waikato District Council formally adopts Long Term Plan 2021-2031
Waikato District Council has formally adopted its Long Term Plan. With the vision of liveable, thriving, and connected communities guiding its decisions, the Council now begins implementing its 10-year budget and plans. The decisions include a confirmed general rate increase (based on capital value) of 6.5% for the 2021/22 year (down from a proposed 9% increase), followed by 3.5% increases in the following two years. These came after lengthy consideration by Councillors to balance the needs of a growing district, with what people can afford.
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Public meeting on Raglan wastewater discharge options
Waikato District Council is calling on the Raglan community to attend a public meeting at 6-7pm on 29 June at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre to hear a presentation about progress on a project to renew the discharge consent for the Raglan wastewater treatment plant.
