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21 September 2018

Submissions closing soon on the Proposed Waikato District Plan

There has been a lot of interest in Waikato District Council’s Proposed Waikato District Plan and the public are reminded that submissions close next month.

19 September 2018

Waikato District Council commemorates Suffrage 125

Waikato District Council has joined other groups and organisations around the country in commemorating 125 years since women succeeded in obtaining the vote.

Waikato District Council Representation Review final proposal

13 September 2018

Council notifies final representation review proposal

The Waikato District Council this week notified its final proposal for representation arrangements for the next local body elections, including the shape of the district’s voting Wards and the number of Councillors elected.

Kimai Huirama, author of Wahia Nga Rua at the book launch in June.

7 September 2018

Council heritage and discretionary funding available

Applications are now open for the final 2018 rounds of funding from the Waikato District Council Heritage Project Fund and from the Council’s Discretionary Grants Fund to support projects and events in the district.

3 September 2018

Relief in sight for users of Onewhero Domain toilet facilities

Pressure on toilet facilities at Onewhero and Te Kauwhata Domains will be relieved following Waikato District Council’s successful funding application to address freedom camping issues.

20 August 2018

Council serious about improving wastewater resources

A two year programme which has seen a large portion of the Waikato district wastewater network cleaned and inspected shows Waikato District Council is serious about improving the state of its assets.

17 August 2018

Raglan named a Finalist for NZ’s Most Beautiful Small Town

Finalists for the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards 2018 have just been released and Waikato District Council is proud to announce that Raglan is a finalist for the Most Beautiful Small Town Award.

15 August 2018

Submissions open for Proposed Waikato District Plan

Waikato District Council’s Proposed Waikato District Plan has been notified and the community can now make a submission.

A study has found that Port Waikato, Raglan Harbour and Aotea Harbour is at a low-risk of inundation for a tsunami, but waves could cause strong surges and currents.

13 August 2018

Part of Wainui Road to be closed for storm water upgrades

A portion of Raglan’s Wainui Road will be closed from Monday 20 August so that Waikato District Council can upgrade the storm water system.

9 August 2018

Agreement with Hamilton City Libraries will come to an end on 30 September

Waikato district residents that live close to Hamilton are the most affected by this decision. For this reason, those that are active Hamilton City Library users will receive one 12-month library membership per household. Access to libraries in Waipa, Matamata-Piako and Hauraki district will remain free.

27 July 2018

Community house ditches plastic bags used for vege collections

Every little helps when it comes to reducing our use of plastic, and Ngaruawahia Community House is doing its bit during Plastic Free July and beyond.

Matariki winners with judges and Mayor Sanson

26 July 2018

Local artwork to feature on Waikato district library cards

Winners of the Waikato District Libraries Matariki competition have been announced. The winning artwork will be used as the new library cards and the winning poems will be displayed in our libraries and offices.

26 July 2018

Community input vital to develop district Blueprint

Waikato District Council is taking a new approach to town planning and your input at upcoming community workshops is vital.

24 July 2018

Free service to help save water launched

A free service to help Waikato District households reduce their water use and lower their water bills has been launched.

LIttle libraries build for rural Waikato district communities by Spring Hill prisoners

13 July 2018

Prisoners help break out books for Waikato district communities

Prisoners at Spring Hill Corrections Facility, Hampton Downs, have built and decorated 30 ‘little libraries’ to bring books and a focus for social interchange to small communities across Waikato district’s far-flung rural areas.

12 July 2018

Proposed changes to Gambling Venues Policy

Council wants to gradually reduce the number of pokie machines in its communities. Under Government legislation Council is required to review its Gambling Venues Policy every three years. The public will have until 11 August to provide feedback on the proposed policy changes.