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Consultation opens on speed limit changes

Safer speeds in where we live, work and go to school are the drivers behind Waikato District Council’s latest round of proposed speed limit changes.

Do you agree with shops being open on Easter Sunday?

Waikato District Council is seeking feedback on its Easter Trading Policy, which allows shops to open on Easter Sunday. The policy is due for review and we encourage you to have your say.

Changes to Dog Control Bylaw and Policy will help address welfare concerns

Council is reviewing its Dog Control Policy and Bylaw and wants feedback from the community on the proposed changes. We have taken this review as an opportunity to consider a different approach to address some of the issues we are seeing.

Aerial imaging work across the Waikato district

Major makeover on the cards for Whāingaroa wharf

A major makeover, including new walkways, a new pontoon and tidal stairs, is on the cards for the Whāingaroa (Raglan) wharf – and the community is encouraged to have their say on it.

Council to proceed with Raglan Airfield safety improvements

Waikato District Council will carry out safety improvements at Raglan Airfield in the coming weeks which will include fencing off the area where planes land and park from the surrounding recreational areas.

Waikato District Council delighted to welcome the community back to offices and libraries from Thursday 11 November and announce no more overdue library fees

We are thrilled to be able to welcome the community back to our facilities and announce that Council has decided to stop charging overdue library fees. All offices and libraries will open on Thursday 11 November except for the Tuakau Office, which will open on Monday 15 November, and the Meremere library, which will reopen at Alert Level 2. In line with many other local councils, our opening hours have been temporarily reduced.

Total Mobility comes to the Waikato district

A national door-to-door transport scheme involving disability agencies, taxi companies/transport providers and local government is being extended into the Waikato district.

Council vision of ‘liveability’ guides Waikato district’s rapid growth

Waikato District Council has undertaken a series of major initiatives in the past year to guide the district’s continuing rapid growth and to create liveable communities for the future says Mayor Allan Sanson.

Labour Day Council Updates

This Monday 25 October, Labour Day, all Council offices and libraries will be closed.

Supporting our community through COVID

Waikato District Council staff have stepped up and given back to their community during the latest COVID-19 lockdown.

Two candidates for Raglan Community Board by-election

Kiri Binnersley and Alan Vink have been nominated to fill an extraordinary vacancy on the Raglan Community Board with an election by postal vote being called for.

Woodlands Estate attracts attention on the awards circuit

Waikato District Council commends Woodlands Estate Historic Reserve and the multiple awards they are nominated for.

Council to implement Raglan Airfield safety improvement recommendations

Waikato District Council will carry out safety improvements at Raglan Airfield after an independent report identified a number of issues that need to be addressed.

Appeals period opens for Council’s representation review – Reshape Waikato

Waikato District Council has announced a revised final proposal on representation arrangements for the next local body elections with a month-long period for appeals and objections that opens today, and closes at 5pm on 3 November 2021.

Waikato District Council submits feedback to DIA on proposed three waters reform

WDC have provided feedback to the DIA on the proposed three waters reform after an eight-week reflection period.

Council and Xtreme Zero Waste sign food waste funding agreement

Kerbside food waste collection will continue in Raglan for this financial year following the signing of a funding agreement by Waikato District Council and Xtreme Zero Waste.

New deadline for Proposed District Plan decision approved

Waikato District Council has received Ministerial approval to extend the deadline for a decision on its Proposed Waikato District Plan (PDP) until 17 January 2022.

WDC proud of relationship with Watercare amid three waters reform discussions

WDC celebrates two years of its partnership with Watercare Services Limited.

Proposed Livestock Movement Bylaw open for submissions

Safety of road users and farmers is front of mind in Waikato District Council’s proposed Livestock Movement Bylaw that goes out for consultation today.

Approval pending on deadline extension for Proposed District Plan decision

The Council sought Ministerial approval to extend the decision deadline from 18 September 2021 until 17 January 2022 after receiving a recommendation from the independent PDP hearing panel.

Nominations open for Raglan Community Board by-election

Nominations open today for an extraordinary vacancy on the Raglan Community Board following the death of the Board’s deputy chair, Bob MacLeod, last month.

Raahui Pookeka | Huntly railway station and the journey to restoration

WDC is working hard to relocate the historic Huntly railway building back to its original site.

Level 4 will continue until 11.59pm 24 August 2021

We hope you are staying safe and looking after yourself, and your whānau. All council facilities will remain closed during Alert Level 4 but our phonelines are still open as per normal.