30 August 2025 - Pookeno engagement event
On Saturday 30 August, Waikato District Council hosted a community information session around rates.
The session kicked off at 10am, with staff presenting to the community around what Council does, the challenges currently being faced, how Council is funded and more. As the presentation was worked through, some great questions and feedback was given throughout.
The Powerpoint presentation can be found below.
To help contextualise some of the information being shared, a snippet of a video of economic commentator and Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics, Brad Olsen, was shown.
The full video, which includes the snippet played at the session, can be viewed here.
There were some great questions asked and thoughtful points raised throughout the session. Staff listened carefully to the concerns shared and appreciated the honest and constructive feedback provided.
We'd like to thank everyone who took the time to attend.
25 August 2025 - Pookeno Sports Park Masterplan
At the Pōkeno Community Committee meeting on Monday 25 August, the Committee proudly shared an important milestone for Pookeno Sports Park on Munro Road; the completion of the masterplan. This marks a key step forward in planning for the future of this community space.
Developed in partnership with Council and key community members, the masterplan sets out the long-term vision for the park and provides a coordinated framework for how projects, like a skate park and a playground, can be prioritised and delivered over time.
The plan will guide Council and the community as we work together on the park's development. Further updates will be shared as planning progresses.
You can read the full masterplan below.