1 November 2024

Waikato District Council reflects on a year of opportunities and growth

Yesterday Waikato District Council adopted its 2023/24 Annual Report, reflecting on a year of progress and improvement while preparing for the future.

31 October 2024

Waikato District Council moves to enable more housing

The Waikato District Council is taking significant steps to enhance housing supply and development within the community by confirming changes to its district plan. The changes, known as Variation 3, introduce more enabling building rules that align with national urban development policies.

31 October 2024

Whaaingaroa/Raglan Wharf Commercial Lease Opportunity – Unit 4

A commercial lease opportunity has become available at the Whaaingaroa/Raglan Wharf at the end of Wallis Street.

31 October 2024

Aerial photography work across the Waikato district

Waikato District Council is contracting Recon Ltd to take aerial images across the district over the summer.

30 October 2024

Strengthening partnerships through toituu marae

The beginning of a new journey to strengthen resilience and wellbeing was how Waikato-Tanui representatives described Waikato District Council’s first Toituu Marae Information Evening.

30 October 2024

Share your views on potential changes to alcohol ban areas

We're considering making changes to alcohol ban areas in the Waikato district and we want to hear your thoughts.

30 October 2024

A big thank-you to those who fought the fire

Mayor Jacqui shows her appreciation for the huge effort put in by many people to combat the Whangamarino Wetland fire last week.

29 October 2024

Bowling club greens quality on the rise thanks to funding boost

Raglan Bowling Club has used its share of Waikato District Council’s Better Off Funding allocation to enhance its facilities by installing a new irrigation system to upkeep its greens.

25 October 2024

Waikato district achieves record community response to Long Term Plan survey

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and help shape the future of the Waikato district!

25 October 2024

Application for Renewal of Club Licence - Te Mata Social Club Incorporated T/A Te Mata Club

Application for Renewal of Club Licence at 27 Kawhia Road, Raglan.

25 October 2024

Application for Renewal of Off Licence - Workshop Brewing Limited T/A Workshop Brewing Company.

Application for Renewal of Off Licence at 2 Park Road, Raglan.

24 October 2024

Application for Renewal of Club Licence - Huntly Golf Club Incorporated.

Application for Renewal of Club Licence at 540 Te Ohaki Road, Huntly.

24 October 2024

Application for Renewal of Club Licence - Ngaruawahia Golf Club Incorporated.

Application for Renewal of On Licence at 5925 Great South Road, Ngaaruawaahia.

23 October 2024

Huntly Museum Committee takes the keys to its new building

Over 75 people came together last Friday to celebrate the official blessing and handover ceremony of the historic 1939 heritage railway building at Raahui Pookeka | Huntly Railway Station.

22 October 2024

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF DECISIONS ON INDEPENDENT HEARING PANEL

Variation 3 (Enabling Housing Supply) to the Proposed Waikato District Plan implements the Intensification Planning Instrument required under section 80E of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) by incorporating the Medium Density Residential Standards and giving effect to policies 3 and 4 of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 (with related provisions).

21 October 2024

Completion of projects celebrated

Growth, positivity and collaboration were the themes at an official opening event held on Saturday to celebrate the completion of three Waikato District Council projects in central Pookeno.

21 October 2024

Feedback sought on proposed Speed Management Plan

A number of speed limit changes on our roads feature in Waikato District’s Council’s proposed Speed Management Plan consultation, which is open for feedback now.

21 October 2024

Application for Renewal of Club Licence - Onewhero Society of Performing Arts Incorporated

Application for Renewal of Club Licence at 14 Hall Road, Onewhero.

21 October 2024

Application for Renewal of On Licence - Rivers Hospitality Limited - The Backyard GastroPub

Application for Renewal of On Licence at 1333 Horotiu Road, Whatawhata.

17 October 2024

Talking about the things that matter to you

Mayor Jacqui talks about our relationship with the media and the role they play in bringing Council issues to light and raising awareness about Council activities.