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14 December 2016

Waikato District Council summer liquor bans in force

With summer weather around the corner and the festive season well underway, Waikato District Council is keen for ‘the season of good cheer’ to remain just that with a reminder of its regular and holiday season liquor bans.

13 December 2016

Proposed Easter Trading Policy will give shop owners the choice to open

Waikato District Council is proposing to adopt an Easter Trading Policy which will allow shops within the Waikato district to open on Easter Sunday.

12 December 2016

Dress sense delivers Cans for a Cause

Casual clothing is being used to collect Cans for a Cause at Waikato District Council.

12 December 2016

Sprinkler restrictions now in place

After a spate of warm weather, Hamilton, Waikato and Waipa are now all on Water Alert Level 1.

5 December 2016

Waikato District Council confirms commitment to Waters CCO proposal

Today Waikato District Council confirmed its commitment to a ratepayer-owned, council controlled organisation (CCO) to manage water and wastewater on behalf of the Hamilton City, Waikato and Waipa District Councils.

5 December 2016

Council offers alternative options for ratepayers

Waikato District Council is expanding its online services and offering alternative over-the-counter payment options for ratepayers in the district.

30 November 2016

Water CCO back on agenda

A proposal to form a water company to manage water and wastewater is back on the agenda.

30 November 2016

Council to consider big wastewater spend

Waikato District Council will consider spending a further $1.757 million to address urgent concerns around wastewater spills.

30 November 2016

Te Kauwhata Licensing Trust by-election called

Nominations are now open for the Te Kauwhata Licensing Trust by-election to fill a vacancy created by a lack of candidates during the recent 2016 local body elections.

24 November 2016

Community and Council working together

Discussing community facilities in their town has been the number one priority for a group of Ngaruawahia locals in recent months and now they want to hear your thoughts.

Raglan water supply issue - November 2016 (3)

22 November 2016

Raglan's boil water notice lifted

Raglan, the boil water notice has today been lifted after further tests were given the all clear. You can now use water as normal.

21 November 2016

Tomokanga unveiled at base of Hakarimata Track

A spectacular tomokanga was unveiled at the base of one of the Waikato’s most popular walking tracks over the weekend.

Raglan water supply issue - November 2016 (2)

18 November 2016

Thanks extended to Raglan community and businesses

Waikato District Council would like to sincerely thank the Raglan community and businesses for their patience and support over the past week.

18 November 2016

Tuakau business owner wins Council business promotion

Tuakau business owner Baron Collocott is ‘in shock’ that he has won an iPad Pro package valued at over $1900 in a business promotion by the Waikato District Council’s economic development team, Open Waikato.

17 November 2016

4:15PM UPDATE - Raglan urged to continue to conserve water while all clear given

Raglan reservoir levels are now at their lowest since Monday so it is critical that residents continue to conserve water today.

16 November 2016

Greenslade Road residents asked to conserve water as pipe is repaired

Waikato District Council still working really hard on the Raglan water situation. Residents are doing a great job conserving water, but they need to continue with what they’re doing.

15 November 2016

UPDATE: Raglan water supply and road closure

Raglan residents are to be congratulated for conserving water in recent days, but they are being asked to keep going while Waikato District Council works to remedy the situation.

15 November 2016

Raglan water supply and road closure update

This morning Waikato District Council continues to ask Raglan residents to conserve and boil their water.

14 November 2016

Raglan residents asked to boil water as town water supply is turned back on

Waikato District Council now requires Raglan residents to boil their drinking water for the next three days.

8 November 2016

Huntly library will remain cash-free

Waikato District Council’s new-look Huntly library and office will no longer take cash payments. This move will allow the Council to consider introducing cash-free operations across its district.

2 November 2016

New-look Huntly Library and Office open again to the public

The new-look Huntly Library and Office re-opened to the public last Tuesday [Note: 25 October] with hundreds coming through the doors to check out the new space.

1 November 2016

Recognising our built heritage

There is a wealth of historical buildings and structures in the Waikato district according to the heritage consultant who is reviewing our ‘built heritage’ as part of a wider District Plan review.

28 October 2016

New Council Sworn In for Waikato District

Following elections earlier this month the new Waikato District Council was sworn in at a ceremony in Ngaruawahia last night.

Pictured: iPad mini winner Capril Mawston with her prize.

27 October 2016

Smart Water interactive quiz a success at Waikato Home and Garden Show

An interactive Smart Water quiz at the Waikato Home and Garden Show proved popular, with more than 950 people participating during the four day event earlier this month.