8 March 2024

Tauwhare community comes together to celebrate and bless iconic sculpture

More than 40 people gathered at Tauwhare War Memorial Hall over the weekend to bless the community’s artistic new sculpture.

1 March 2024

Ngaaruawaahia Art Centre Celebrates Permanent Home

NGĀ ART and Waikato District Council are today celebrating the purchase of a permanent home for Ngaaruawaahia’s local art centre. The organisation has been using the property at 18 Herschel Street for several years since their previous location on Great South Road was deemed earthquake-prone in 2011 and had to be demolished.

29 February 2024

Te Kauwhata Wastewater Treatment Plant – Stage One Complete!

Waikato District Council, partnered with Watercare, has successfully delivered a leading Membrane Bioreactor wastewater treatment plant in Te Kauwhata. The upgrade is central to addressing environmental concerns, improving water quality, and ensuring sustainable management.

28 February 2024

Council prepares for new era of water services provision

Waikato District Council will start planning for a new era in water services provision beyond June 2026 after Watercare confirmed this week its withdrawal from a contract to operate the district’s water, wastewater and stormwater services.

26 February 2024

Waikato District Council proposes to push pause on 2024-2034 Long Term Plan

Financial planning challenges have prompted Waikato District Council staff to recommend that Council pause work on the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan (LTP) and switch to an ‘enhanced Annual Plan’ for the 2024/25 financial year.

22 February 2024

Early engagement to understand animal nuisance issues

We're asking for feedback about animal nuisance issues. We're not formally consulting now - that will come later - but we want to understand the types of issues you face. Your views will be really useful in helping us shape the Keeping of Animals Bylaw before we consult later in the year.

20 February 2024

What rules would you like for keeping bees, pigs or roosters?

Pigs making a pong? Roosters keeping you awake? Fill in our quick online survey - your feedback help us when we prepare the Keeping of Animals Bylaw later in the year.

8 February 2024

Great times in a great district

Mayor Jacqui Church reflects on an enjoyable summer break while preparing for a tough year ahead.

26 January 2024

Let there be light!

It’s shining bright at Ngaaruawaahia’s Paterson Park, thanks to a new state-of-the-art lighting system.

25 January 2024

New buses connect Matangi and Tamahere to Hamilton

Due to public demand, people on the southern outskirts of Hamilton can soon connect to the city bus network through two trial services, from Matangi and Tamahere.

15 January 2024

Gap to fund growth in ‘hundreds of millions’

A 30-year growth management strategy has identified the cost of infrastructure as the biggest challenge facing the greater Waikato.

20 December 2023

Waikato District Council has big plans for Pookeno’s future after purchasing more land

The strategic development of Pookeno’s town centre is the reason behind Waikato District Council’s recent purchase of two key parcels of land.

18 December 2023

Fast-track consenting

We answer your questions about fast-track consenting under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (FTCA).

13 December 2023

Challenging but rewarding sums up 2023

Mayor Jacqui reflects on a challenging, but rewarding, year and indicates there are more challenges to come which the Council is working hard to address.

13 December 2023

Taking steps to minimise future rate increases for residents

We’re scrutinising our financials to pull back a potentially high rate increase in year one of our draft 2024-2034 Long Term Plan.

6 December 2023

Tamahere goes electric with new EV chargers

Tamahere residents and visitors now have a place to charge their electric vehicles less than a minute’s drive from the nearby Waikato Expressway on and off ramps. The EV charging station represents a key step in realising Tamahere's vision for a vibrant community with sustainable and modern amenities.

1 December 2023

Growing, growing, gone! Council staff raise more than $2800 for Movember

We’re so proud of our Mo Bros! It was a bit of a twist on the usual Movember fundraiser but the end result was the same – raising awareness and money for a great cause.

23 November 2023

New Freedom Camping Bylaw strikes a balance

The new Freedom Camping Bylaw was adopted earlier this week. After getting your feedback, we’ve made some changes to what we proposed. Before you go camping make sure you check out the list of areas where freedom camping is prohibited or restricted.

16 November 2023

Putting the spotlight on diversity and connection

Mayor Jacqui highlights the diversity of our district while stressing the importance of connection with central government and other councils.

14 November 2023

Waikato Puts Best Paw Forward for Breast Cancer

Waikato District Council’s Animal Control team hosted their fifth annual Pound Pups Pink events on the weekend, raising money for the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand.