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Waikato District Council managed playground in Huntly

14 July 2016

City Care to look after Waikato district open spaces

City Care Limited was awarded Waikato District Council’s Open Spaces maintenance contract last month and are now in full preparation mode for a start date of 1 August this year.

13 July 2016

Raglan's Wainui Bush Reserve closed for maintenance

Raglan’s Wainui Bush Reserve is temporarily closed for maintenance.

Te Awa - The Great New Zealand River Ride

12 July 2016

Te Awa River Ride award

Waikato District Council congratulates Te Awa River Ride Charitable Trust for winning the Big Bike Bling Award at the Bike to the Future Awards 2016.

1 July 2016

Wally Pollock commemorated by reserve in his name

A celebration of Tamahere man Wally Pollock, who dedicated his life to the local community, took place at a special event on 11 June.

27 June 2016

Councils agree water shake-up, but…

Three Waikato councils have reached potential agreement on a major shake-up of water services across the Waikato – but won’t push the go button until the public have their say.

24 June 2016

Local eatery joins Matariki Dish Challenge

Waikato district eatery and outdoor activities venue, Nikau Caves and Café, has entered this year’s ‘Tino Reka te Kai Matariki Dish Challenge’.

22 June 2016

Council appoints Belgravia Leisure to connect community with leisure

New Zealand leisure management specialists, Belgravia Leisure NZ, have been appointed by Waikato District Council to operate its aquatic facilities located in Huntly, Tuakau and Ngaruawahia.

22 June 2016

Public transport needs of north Waikato communities under the spotlight

A three-week survey has kicked off in the north Waikato this week to help councils plan for the future public transport needs of these communities.

20 June 2016

Free advice for business people

North Waikato business people can now access free advice, support and potentially funding to help their enterprise grow.

14 June 2016

Waikato communities all set to follow Raglan’s lead

Waikato District Council’s new refuse and recycling services will be introduced on 1 July and are designed using the learnings of Raglan’s environmentally-friendly approach.

13 June 2016

Marine Parade wastewater overflow investigation completed

Raglan Community Board members will receive a copy of Waikato District Council’s independent report on the Marine Parade wastewater overflow at this month’s board meeting.

10 June 2016

Entries closing soon for ‘travelling suitcase’ exhibition

Time is running out for artists living in or connected with the Waikato district to enter their works in the Waikato District Council’s ‘travelling suitcase’ art exhibition. The exhibition is part of the Council’s local celebrations for Matariki (the Maaori New Year).

10 June 2016

Public info session about planned zoning changes in Tuakau

Waikato District Council planning staff will be available for a public drop-in session at the Tuakau Memorial Hall on Thursday 23 June, 4-6pm, for Tuakau residents to find out about a proposed Plan Change for the township and how they can have a say about it.

3 June 2016

Huntly’s Bell Crossing Street to be closed for work

Bell Crossing Street in Huntly will be closed for at least two days this month so important work on the railway crossing can be undertaken.

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.

3 June 2016

Advisory signs around Raglan Harbour can come down

After the 27 May wastewater overflow in Raglan, all activities including fishing, swimming and collection of shellfish can resume from 3 June [today].

2 June 2016

Refuse and recycling service changes to be presented at Tamahere Community Committee meeting

The Tamahere community is encouraged to attend this month’s committee meeting to hear first-hand about the upcoming changes in the way that refuse services are delivered in the district.

Te Aroha Waitohi with 4-y-o son Isaac (from Huntly) at Ngaruawahia library

2 June 2016

Matariki's stars to shine at Waikato District events

The annual Waikato Matariki festival gets underway on June 6, with a variety of events and activities marking the Maaori New Year across the region, including some district-specific events created and/or supported by the Waikato District Council.

Wayne Ross with his sculpture, Inanga, which is on display in the Waikato District Council’s foyer during Matariki.

1 June 2016

Artwork installation shows the nature of Matariki

An installation of artworks by internationally-recognised Waikato district artist, wood sculptor and carver, Wayne Ross, is on public display in the Waikato District Council’s reception foyer from now until the end of July. The installation is part of the Council’s local Matariki Festival events and it focuses on one of the festival’s five themes: Mahi Toi (the arts).

Pokeno aerial photograph taken February 2016

31 May 2016

Council expands its online services

A new ‘Apply for it’ button on the Council’s home page allows ratepayers to apply online to pay property and water rates by direct debit, and allows prospective property owners to apply online for a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) report.

31 May 2016

Funding grants the go-ahead for community projects

Nearly $31,000 has been allocated across a number of local community groups following the Waikato District Council’s Discretionary and Funding Committee’s recent meeting to decide on quarterly grants from its Event Fund and Rural Ward Fund.

30 May 2016

Wastewater overflow in Raglan confirmed

Waikato District Council can now confirm a wastewater overflow took place in Raglan.

27 May 2016

Waikato District Council announces the winners of its youth awards

The winners of the Waikato District Youth Awards have been announced. This is the first year Waikato District Council has held the awards and it is exciting to see the number of young people nominated. In all, a total of 94 young people were nominated either individually or within a group.

27 May 2016

Possible wastewater overflow in Raglan

A wastewater overflow has possibly occurred near the Whitley Avenue/Wainui Road intersection.

Former Waikato District Mayor Peter Harris signs the JMA, March 2010, 16x9 crop

27 May 2016

Native planting commemorates historic Waikato River agreement

In the lead-up to the Maaori New Year (Matariki), Waikato District Council is planning a riverside native tree planting event to commemorate the signing of its historic Waikato River Joint Management Agreement with Waikato-Tainui in 2010.