5 November 2018

Waikato District Council doing big things in the ecological space

Three recent acknowledgements in the ecological space show that Waikato District Council is doing its bit for the environment.

2 November 2018

Huntly War Memorial Hall on the road to recovery

Waikato District Council has released $140,000 of funding to allow initial work on the refurbishment of Huntly War Memorial Hall to be completed.

1 November 2018

Temporary Road Closure - Port Waikato and Waikaretu Road

Part of Port Waikato- Waikaretu Road will be closed on November 10 and 11 for the Pukekohe Car Club to hold a motorsport event.

31 October 2018

Huntly Aquatic Centre wins NZ Outstanding Pool Award

Huntly’s own swimming pool last week was awarded the New Zealand Recreation Association’s Outstanding Pool Award for 2018, recognition for being the best run swimming pool in New Zealand.

31 October 2018

Come and hear about coastal hazards

Waikato District Council wants to see Port Waikato and Raglan residents this weekend as it continues with land use planning work around coastal hazards and the effects of climate change.

29 October 2018

Raglan wins Supreme Keep New Zealand Beautiful Award

Raglan came up trumps at this year’s Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards, winning the Most Beautiful Small Town Award and overall Supreme Award.

25 October 2018

Meeting Dates - November 2018

The following meetings will be held during November 2018.

25 October 2018

2018 Proposed Amendments to the 2011 Speed Limit Bylaw

Waikato District Council is inviting submissions from the community on the 2018 proposed amendments to its Speed Limit Bylaw 2011.

25 October 2018

Notice of Meeting – Raglan Community Board

A meeting of the Raglan Community Board will be held on Tuesday 13 November 2018 commencing at 2.00pm.

25 October 2018

Te Kohanga Community Hall Annual General Meeting

Te Kohanga Community Hall AGM will take place on Saturday 3rd November 2018

25 October 2018

Change of Date and Time of Hearing

The hearing for the Natural Reserves Management Plan will now commence on Tuesday 30 October 2018 at 2.30pm .

24 October 2018

Raglan’s public toilet makeover begins

Work is under way on an upgrade to public toilets in Raglan after Government funding was secured this year.

19 October 2018

Council aims for sustainability

Economic and environmental sustainability have been high on a list of goals for a number of major Waikato District Council projects this year according to the Council’s annual report which is being distributed in an easy-read summary for residents and ratepayers next week [from Tuesday 22 October].

16 October 2018

Tamahere Recreation Reserve project under control

The Tamahere Recreation Reserve and Piazza project is under control and there have been no cost blow-outs.

15 October 2018

Waikato District Council supports continued cross-border collaboration

Last week Hamilton City Council (HCC) rejected an offer from Waikato District Council (WDC) to extend library services to our residents. HCC discussed the offer and resolved to decline but instead initiate wider cross-boundary discussion with WDC.

15 October 2018

Plenty of places to park your car at Papahua Reserve

Parking your car at Papahua Reserve in Raglan is now easier after an upgrade has added capacity ahead of the busy summer season.

12 October 2018

Rubbish and Recycling - Labour Weekend

Due to the public holiday on Monday 22 October, the district’s rubbish and recycling collection will take place one day later than usual from 23 October to 27 October (this excludes Port Waikato).

11 October 2018

Business growth bringing 1,300 new jobs to Waikato district

Business growth in the Hamilton to Auckland corridor is expected to bring more than 1,300 new jobs to Waikato District in the next three years according to the latest predictions.

9 October 2018

Council wants community’s thoughts on speed limits

One of the many tools used to make the Waikato District’s roads safer is out for consultation today.

8 October 2018

Council focusses on future ‘liveability’ after a pivotal year

Waikato District Council is preparing for a long period of growth and change and has undertaken a series of major initiatives in the past year that will be pivotal to creating liveable communities for the future says Mayor Allan Sanson.