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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.

Waikato District Council has adopted its proposed Gambling Venues Policy 2024 with no changes, revoking the Gambling Venues Policy 2021.

Community halls are vital local hubs, but if Waikato district ratepayers want them maintained to a standard, they may soon need additional targeted rates. Waikato District Council is working on its Long-Term Plan for 2025-2034, and the community’s feedback will help decide where rates and investment should be focused over the next nine years.

Waikato District Council is seeking feedback from residents to shape the 2025-2034 Long-Term Plan (LTP) and ensure that rates remain at reasonable levels over the next nine years.

Mayor Jacqui explains how people can check to see if they are eligible for a partial refund on the rates they pay to Council.

Having undergone a relocation, an arson attack and significant repairs, the main refurbishments at Huntly Railway Station | Raahui Pookeka are set to be completed in the coming months.

Waikato District Council is increasing the community’s access to lifesaving equipment by installing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at key locations throughout the district.

Mayor Jacqui outlines the tough road ahead when it comes to our water services.

After attracting over 1,200 people in Cambridge, the Te Awa River Ride Light Night event is coming to Ngaaruawaahia this Saturday 27 July.

The Waikato District Council adopted its enhanced Annual Plan at today’s Council meeting, which will see an average 11.9% general rate revenue increase for 2024/25.

Waikato District Council is calling for members of the community to submit feedback on its Gambling Venues Policy.

The greatly anticipated Whaaingaroa / Raglan Wharf Western Walkway is now open to the public. The walkway was officially opened today in a Karakia ceremony led Kaumatua Atutahi Riki, of Ngaati Maahanga and Tainui, alongside Mayor Jacqui Church and other dignitaries.

This week Mayor Jacqui talks about how infrastructure forms the backbone of our communities. It’s what connects us, enables our economies to thrive, and ensures our quality of life remains high.

Councillor Crystal Beavis talks about the village of Matangi, home to the fourth Romanian Orthodox church to be consecrated in New Zealand. as we head towards the inaugural Waikato District Heritage Day.

Work continues to be undertaken by Waikato District Council, Waikato Regional Council, Tuakau College, Franklin Transport Network Group and MP Andrew Bayly on bus services for Tuakau College students from Pookeno from the start of Term 2.

As we navigate through challenging times together, I want to take a moment to talk about some critical decisions that will impact our lives now and in the future.

Waikato District Council is reaching out to its communities across the district on a proposed 13.75% general rate increase as part of its draft 2024/25 Annual Plan.

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

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.

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.