The Supreme Winner of the Waikato District Libraries 2019 Matariki competition says the inspiration for her poem came from her Mum, her guiding star. The winners of the Waikato District Libraries Matariki competition were announced on Wednesday 24 July 2019.
Waikato District Council acknowledges the interest shown by The Comfort Group, home of the well-known Kiwi brand Sleepyhead, who intend to create a manufacturing hub in Ohinewai, just north of Huntly.
Waikato District Council’s first rates notices of the financial year are due to hit mailboxes next week.
Waikato District Council voted Wednesday (17 July) in support of the concept of Maaori representation on its three principal committees. In a strong signal of the Council’s intention, the vote – which provided “in principle” support for the proposal.
Be the same or be the change – if you think you can make a difference in your community, stand at this year’s Waikato district elections.
The Government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes Programme is offering grants for insulation and heaters to low income owner occupied homes.
No longer needing to house the town’s book collection, Meremere library is looking for a new occupier.
Waikato District Council is planning to introduce external specialist Maaori representatives to its principal Council Committees after the October 2019 local government elections.
Two community information sessions will be held in Raglan next week to discuss the upcoming re-consenting process for the Raglan Wastewater Treatment Plant discharge permit.
Shared library services between Hamilton residents and for Waikato District residents in the immediate areas around Hamilton will resume next month after an agreement between the two councils was approved yesterday by Hamilton City Council.
Waikato District Council is hosting two candidate information evenings next month which will give those who are considering putting their hands up at the October elections the chance to see what would be involved.
Raglan’s kerbside foodwaste collection will continue, Xtreme Zero Waste has announced.
Huntly War Memorial Hall will be re-opening at the end of this month and the first booking is for an 18th birthday party.
Waikato District Council has prepared a summary of decisions requested by persons making submissions on the Proposed Waikato District Plan – Stage 1 for five additional submissions that were omitted in the first set of summary of decisions requested (which was publicly notified on 29 April 2019).
Waikato District Council will next week re-issue a call for ‘further submissions’. A new closing date of 16 July 2019 has also been set.
Waikato District Council has this week adopted the Waikato District Blueprint. This is a significant step towards bringing life to Council’s vision of creating Liveable, Thriving and Connected Communities.
Waikato District Council is supporting a variety of events across the district to mark Matariki, the Maaori New Year, which will be celebrated between 25 June and 3 July this year.
The Rating Information Database is available for inspection on the Council website www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/RID and at our main office.
After public consultation on the future of Raglan’s kerbside foodwaste collection, Waikato District Council’s Strategy and Finance Committee has listened to the community and agreed to suspend the service.
