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Council asks for opinions on coastal reserves in Raglan
Waikato District Council is calling for submissions on its Draft Raglan (Whaingaroa) Coastal Reserve Management Plan.
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Council calls for community input into Huntly playground upgrade
One of the playgrounds on Huntly Domain is due for an upgrade, and Waikato District Council wants to know what the community wants to see in the new and improved version.
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Re-Shape Waikato – Final week to complete the Representation Review Community Survey
Waikato District Council is asking its communities to complete a survey about what is most important about their communities. The purpose of the survey is to collect information on ‘communities of interest’ for the 2019-2021 Representation Review Project – Re-Shape Waikato.
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CCTV cameras to go up in Huntly to improve community safety
A number of CCTV cameras are being installed in Huntly this month in a bid to improve community safety and help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Transformational plan considers a boundaryless future
A transformational new plan considers the long-term future of the Hamilton-Waikato metro area without the limitations of existing territorial boundaries.
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Drinking alcohol in public places - Have your say and shape the future of our district
Waikato District Council is asking for feedback on its proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw.
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Provincial Growth Fund ensures completion of community hub at Port Waikato
A collaborative approach between the community and Waikato District Council to a Provincial Growth Fund funding application has secured the completion of the Port Waikato community hub.
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Policy on how and when we consult with you is open for feedback
Waikato District Council is asking its community to tell them how they want to be involved in Council decision-making, as feedback opens the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.
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Dirty Dog event cancelled
With the recent changes to the COVID-19 alert levels in New Zealand, Waikato District Council and Hamilton City Council regret to announce that the Dirty Dog 2020 challenge has been cancelled. The event was planned for 12 September 2020.
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Most Council services continue as usual
Waikato District Council is operating under the COVID-19 Alert Level 2 guidelines, but is also preparing for any possible move in alert levels.
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Protecting people and their property number one priority for Waikato District Council
Recent high waves on the west coast really bring home the impacts of our increasingly unpredictable climate.
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2020 Dirty Dog Challenge
Mud, Sweat and (furry) ears – the Dirty Dog Challenge is back! Waikato District Council and Hamilton City Council are pleased to announce that they have a new date for the Dirty Dog Challenge.
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Make your voice heard: feedback open on Local Area and District-Wide Blueprint until 17 July
Now’s the time to make sure Waikato District Council hears your voice and what’s most important to your community. Feedback is open until 17 July as part of the latest round of Blueprint consultation.
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Waikato District Council adopts its Annual Plan with a 3.49% general rate increase
Waikato District Council yesterday adopted its 2020/21 Annual Plan with a slightly reduced rates increase when compared to what was originally proposed in Council’s 2018-28 Long Term Plan.
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Keep an eye out for new speed limit signs
Lower speed limits are being introduced on a number of roads throughout the Waikato district from this month.
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Funding provides opportunity to reinvigorate Raglan’s town centre
A revitalised town centre in Raglan is on the cards following a successful funding application to the Innovating Streets For People Pilot Fund.
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Waikato sets direction for future growth
Waikato District Council has set the direction for future growth in the district with the adoption of the Growth & Economic Development Strategy.
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Council checks in about Blueprint progress
Waikato District Council is kicking off a further round of community consultation on the Waikato District Blueprint.
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Calling all artists and poets to celebrate Matariki
Our Matariki competition opens on Monday 22 June. All you need to do is design a bookmark or write a poem about Matariki (Maaori New Year) and you could win a $100 gift voucher.
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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.