Extraordinary Meeting

Extraordinary Meeting to be held 28 September 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Change of Meeting Venues

Due to the continuation of Covid-19 Alert Level 2, the venues for the following meetings have changed.

Notice of Meetings

The following meetings will be held during September 2020.

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.

Extraordinary Council Meeting

This meeting may be held via Zoom if the meeting cannot be held in person due to Covid-19. An update will be provided on the Council’s website, if required.

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.

Proposed temporary road closures: Targa NZ 2020

Notice is hereby given that Waikato District Council, for allowing Club Targa Inc to hold the Targa New Zealand 2020 tarmac rally, proposes to temporarily close a number of roads in the Waikato District on Saturday 17 October and Sunday 18 October.

Proposed Waikato District Plan - Stage 2 of Proposed Plan and Variation 2 to Stage 1

Waikato District Council has prepared Stage 2 of the Proposed Waikato District Plan which covers Natural Hazards and Climate Change (‘Stage 2 of the Proposed Plan’).

Notice of Council resolution on electoral system and right to demand poll

Waikato District Council has resolved to retain the First Past the Post electoral system for its 2022 triennial general election.

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.

Notice of Meetings

The following meetings will be held during August 2020. All meetings will be held at the Waikato District Council, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia unless otherwise stated.

Application concerning resource consent

Section 95A of the Resource Management Act 1991. Waikato District Council has received the following application for Resource Consent from Quattro Property Holdings Limited.

Private Plan Change 22 – Builtsmart

A decision which approved Plan Change 22 – Builtsmart was issued on 03 June 2020. No appeals were received.

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.