28 November 2024

Improved arsenic level results recorded

Only one of Waikato District Council’s water treatment plants recorded slightly elevated arsenic levels in treated water, test results showed today.

28 November 2024

SH1B Telephone Road will reopen next year

Waikato District Council welcomes news that SH1B Telephone Road will reopen next year, mid-2025.

27 November 2024

No cause for concern after slightly elevated levels of arsenic detected in water supply

Watercare have reported slightly elevated levels of arsenic in recent samples of treated water from the Waikato River from its plant near Tuakau. This plant supplies Pookeno and Tuakau, but there is no immediate risk to public health.

27 November 2024

Huntly Community Board by-election – voting closes on 17 December

Huntly – you should have received your voting papers for the Huntly Community Board by-election. All votes must be in by 17 December. Ballot papers can be dropped at the Council office in Huntly or Ngaaruawaahia.

27 November 2024

Funding boost supports upgrades to historically significant site in the Waikato

Planned upgrades at Te Huinga o Ngaa Wai - The Point and Kiingitangi Reserves have received a shot in the arm thanks to $100,000 from WEL Energy Trust’s Capital Beneficiary Project Fund.

27 November 2024

Preferred wastewater option undergoing final assessments

Residents who would like to find out more about the latest proposal for the discharge of treated wastewater from the Raglan wastewater plant, can meet with staff at a drop-in session in the car park of the Wainui Reserve on Tuesday 3 December from 3.30pm to 7pm.

25 November 2024

Call for Te Kowhai residents to have their say on new recreational facility

Waikato District Council is putting out the call for residents of Te Kowhai and surrounding areas to have their say on the development of a new local recreational facility.

21 November 2024

Turning tyres into treasure

Have you got any unwanted tyres taking up space in your garage or garden? Mark your calendar for Saturday, 7 December, and head into Te Kauwhata for a tyre recycling event.

20 November 2024

Making planning and building easier for our customers

We’ve made some changes to improve our consenting processes and make it easier for people who want to build or develop land in the Waikato district.

13 November 2024

Hearings panel recommends reserve reclassification

A Hearings Panel has recommended to Waikato District Council's Infrastructure Committee to reclassify part of the Pookeno Domain from Recreation Reserve to Local Purpose (community centre) Reserve.

13 November 2024

Naike Wellness Hub brings life to rural New Zealand

With only 109 households, the small rural community of Naike is buzzing with life after the opening of its new Strength and Wellness Centre.

8 November 2024

Event: Final options for Raglan’s wastewater discharge

A special presentation will be held on 19 November at the Raglan Club to update the local community on Waikato District Council’s proposal for how wastewater treatment and discharge will be managed in the future.

4 November 2024

Three major projects start the summer road repair season

You might want to allow just a few extra minutes if you’re travelling around the west of the district over the next few months. Our teams will be fixing some roadside slips.

1 November 2024

Waikato District Council reflects on a year of opportunities and growth

Yesterday Waikato District Council adopted its 2023/24 Annual Report, reflecting on a year of progress and improvement while preparing for the future.

31 October 2024

Waikato District Council moves to enable more housing

The Waikato District Council is taking significant steps to enhance housing supply and development within the community by confirming changes to its district plan. The changes, known as Variation 3, introduce more enabling building rules that align with national urban development policies.

30 October 2024

Strengthening partnerships through toituu marae

The beginning of a new journey to strengthen resilience and wellbeing was how Waikato-Tanui representatives described Waikato District Council’s first Toituu Marae Information Evening.

30 October 2024

Share your views on potential changes to alcohol ban areas

We're considering making changes to alcohol ban areas in the Waikato district and we want to hear your thoughts.

30 October 2024

A big thank-you to those who fought the fire

Mayor Jacqui shows her appreciation for the huge effort put in by many people to combat the Whangamarino Wetland fire last week.

29 October 2024

Bowling club greens quality on the rise thanks to funding boost

Raglan Bowling Club has used its share of Waikato District Council’s Better Off Funding allocation to enhance its facilities by installing a new irrigation system to upkeep its greens.

25 October 2024

Waikato district achieves record community response to Long Term Plan survey

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and help shape the future of the Waikato district!