16 December 2025

Huntly pool closed for a few weeks

The Huntly Aquatic Centre will be closed for a few weeks while we re-paint the swimming lanes. Changes will also be made to the toddler pool. We're doing this work now, while the paint is still under warranty and the indoor pool isn’t as busy.

11 December 2025

C-hip c-hip hooray – Anchor Inn will have you hooked

After receiving 16 strong applicants, Waikato District Council has officially selected the new operators to take over the lease at this iconic seaside spot.

10 December 2025

New Chief Financial Officer appointed

We're pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Conder as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

5 December 2025

Councils urge residents to be water smart this summer

With a sticky summer on the way, Hamilton City, Waikato District, and Waipā District Councils are reminding everyone across the Waikato to be smart about how they use water.

4 December 2025

Getting to work: A chat with Deputy Mayor Eugene Patterson

Deputy Mayor Eugene Patterson shares how his Ngaaruawaahia roots shape his community-first approach. We spoke with him about what drives his work, why he values conversations over coffee, and his priorities as Chair of Assets and Infrastructure supporting stronger, better connected communities across the district.

3 December 2025

Waikato mayors call for urgent reversal of FENZ river rescue stand down

Waikato councils are calling on FENZ to urgently reinstate local water rescue capability on the Waikato Awa, warning the current stand down leaves communities at real risk.

3 December 2025

Raglan Wharf Precinct resurfacing next week

Raglan Wharf Precinct and part of Wallis Street will be closed to vehicles overnight next week.

3 December 2025

Simplifying local government

Central government has announced a major programme aimed at simplifying how local government works across Aotearoa New Zealand. Here, we explain what we know so far and how we'll keep our communities informed.

28 November 2025

New dog pound for Ngaaruawaahia

A much-needed upgrade of Waikato District Council’s Ngaaruawaahia dog pound is paving the way for it to become a facility to serve the community for many years to come.

20 November 2025

Beautifying Ngaaruawaahia and Building Civic Pride

Rangatahi from Ngaaruawaahia have teamed up to show us their town through their eyes. Their project, Ngaaruawaahia: Through our Lens, has just won a Graeme Dingle Foundation Regional Excellence Award, with huge support from the Ngaaruawaahia Community Board and our Community Led Development team.

20 November 2025

Supporting Future Pathways in Huntly

The Career Navigator programme at Huntly College — supported by the Huntly Community Board and local volunteer mentors, including WDC staff — is giving rangatahi valuable career insights and work-ready skills.

18 November 2025

New Waitetuna pump track to be shared space for students and community

17 November 2025

Urgent recall on coloured sand for asbestos

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has issued a public recall for some brands of coloured sand products after tests found naturally occurring asbestos.

14 November 2025

Public toilets open in Whatawhata

Find out about this new facility now open in Whatawhata.

13 November 2025

Council committee structure and appointments confirmed

Waikato District Council has this week confirmed its new committee structure and committee chair and deputy chair appointments.

13 November 2025

Special delivery to Matangi rest home

Matangi rest home residents got a special delight when they were gifted canvas paintings, created by children at Ngaaruaawaahia Library.

12 November 2025

Port Waikato stormwater projects provide increased capacity and improved ability to respond to heavy weather events

Port Waikato’s upgraded stormwater pump station is now fully operational, and together with other recently completed stormwater projects will help ensure the community is future-proofed, resilient and able to respond to heavy weather events.

11 November 2025

Honouring a national hero this Armistice Day

A national hero was honoured today as a plaque was unveiled at a heritage classroom building in Mangatangi.

6 November 2025

Getting a new Council up and running – with a focus on affordability and community empowerment

Mayor Aksel shares how the new Council is focusing on affordability, transparency and empowering communities. Early steps include induction, governance changes and reviewing how decisions are made closer to the people they affect most.

6 November 2025

Kick off summer with a free e-waste drop-off

Your old phone called – it's tired of the junk drawer. Set it free this December by bringing it along to a free e-waste drop-off in Huntly.