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.

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.

Private Plan Change 22 Builtsmart

The Waikato District Council gives notice that the Independent Commissioners have made their decisions on submissions and further submissions received on Private Plan Change 22 Builtsmart to the Waikato District Plan.

Publicly notified resource consent application at 47 McPherson Road and 93 Irish Road Mangatawhiri

McPherson Resources Ltd have applied to Waikato District Council for the resource consent for the continuation and expansion of mineral extraction activities at the McPherson Quarry.

Extraordinary Meeting

Extraordinary meeting to be held via audio-visual conference on 9 June 2020

Hakarimata Summit Track re-opens

The Hakarimata Summit Track, one of the Waikato’s most popular, has re-opened to the public.

Notice of Meetings

The following meetings will be held during June 2020. Due to Covid-19, some public meetings will continue to be held via Audio-Video Conference – please refer to our Covid-19 update below.

Change to Water Supply Charges for 2020/2021

Council is proposing to re-instate a Temporary Water Rate of $335.59 last charged in the 2017/2018 rating year on 1 July 2020 for properties that are connected to Council supply but have no water meter that can calculate a volumetric charge for water use.

Temporary road closure: Mercer Bridge

Notice is hereby given that the Waikato District Council needs to close the Mercer Ferry Bridge in Mercer to all traffic from 9am on Tuesday 2 June 2020 to 6pm Thursday 4 June 2020.

$2.5m injected into Raglan Wharf a welcome boost

Waikato District Council’s bid to attract significant funding for a key project in Raglan has been successful.

Regional bids for stimulus clear first hurdle

Waikato’s bid to secure government economic stimulus money is off to a roaring start with nearly 80 per cent of Waikato projects over the first hurdle.

Northern councils continue to work together for their communities

A new Northern Emergency Operating Centre has been set up this week to provide a combined civil defence response as the country moves into Alert Level 2.

Hakarimata Summit Track to remain closed under Alert Level 2

Moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 tomorrow allows for more freedoms and the opportunity to get out and about, however Waikato District Council and the Department of Conservation have made the decision to keep the Hakarimata Summit Track closed at this stage.

Waikato District Council facilities open again under Alert Level 2

Waikato District Council community facilities will be open as soon as it is safe for our customers and staff to do so as we move into COVID-19 Alert Level 2.

Water restrictions for Pokeno and Tuakau residents

Water restrictions start for our northern communities this weekend in response to one of the most severe droughts in Auckland’s history.

Mangawara Bridge project close to completion

The new Mangawara Bridge is due to be open to the public by the end of May.

There’s no shame in asking for help

Help has been provided to thousands of individuals and families across the north Waikato during COVID-19.

Maangai Maaori appointments made by Waikato District Council

Waikato District Council today took a significant step toward strengthening the Maaori voice in its decision making by approving the appointment of two Maangai Maaori (Voice of Maaori) positions to its three major Council Committees.

We’re a team of 5 million

Waikato, we’ve been in Alert Level 3 for a week. Now is not the time to take our foot off the pedal.

Rating Information Database

The Rating Information Database is available for inspection on our website www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/RID