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24 May 2016

Late night hours extended to other district libraries

Tuakau library will now have a late night added to its existing hours from this Thursday, 26 May, with the library remaining open on Thursdays until 8pm.

23 May 2016

New recycling crates ready for delivery

Brand new recycling crates will be delivered to Waikato district households later this month onwards as part of the new refuse and recycling services.

20 May 2016

Waikato District Youth Awards finalists announced

Finalists of the Waikato District Youth Awards have been chosen. There were 52 young people nominated.

19 May 2016

Waikato district eateries invited to put Matariki on the menu

Waikato district cafes, restaurants and eateries are being invited to take part in the regional Matariki menu challenge.

19 May 2016

Celebrate Matariki through the written word and the arts

In celebration of Matariki (Maaori New Year), Waikato District Libraries are encouraging people to write a short story, poem or design a book cover and go in the draw to win a range of prizes.

17 May 2016

Local artists’ Matariki exhibition opportunity an open and shut case

Waikato District Council is ‘lifting the lid’ for the second time on the work of local artists, with the return of its upcoming ‘suitcase’ art exhibition which aims to celebrate Matariki (the Maaori New Year) in the district.

13 May 2016

Best-selling author to visit Huntly Library and Te Kauwhata Library

Waikato best-selling author Deborah Challinor will talk about her writing process at Huntly Library and Te Kauwhata Library on Wednesday 25 May.

13 May 2016

New Homework Programme at Ngaruawahia Library: Helping our young people study and learn

To celebrate Youth Week, Ngaruawahia Library is introducing a Homework Programme to provide students with a quiet, warm place where they can study and learn.

12 May 2016

New Pokeno Community Committee appoints chair

At its first meeting this week, the Pokeno Community Committee appointed local business owner Helen Clotworthy as chair. Helen Clotworthy chaired the Pokeno community group that operated prior to the establishment of a formalised community committee.

10 May 2016

Council confirms elected members’ remuneration

At its meeting today Waikato District Council (WDC) made recommendations to the Remuneration Authority for elected members’ pay increases in line with the Government’s latest review.

9 May 2016

Work starts on new carpark for Hakarimata track users

In just a few weeks, users of the extremely popular Hakarimata track will have a new toilet facility, a bottle filling fountain along with improved parking facilities on Brownlee Ave.

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.

6 May 2016

Marine Parade wastewater overflow report circulated

At this month’s Raglan Community Board meeting, members will receive a summary report on the Good Friday Marine Parade wastewater overflow.

6 May 2016

Refuse and recycling service changes to be presented at Central Waikato community board and Committee meetings

The public is encouraged to attend a range of Central Waikato community board and committee meetings over the coming weeks to hear first-hand about the upcoming changes in the way that refuse services are delivered in the district.

6 May 2016

Statement on Hamilton City Council’s engagement with Waikato communities over the future of Founders Theatre, Hamilton

Following news that Hamilton City Council will be engaging with residents across the Waikato region on the future of Founders Theatre, Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson says the District Council has not discussed the future of Hamilton’s Founders Theatre nor has it made any commitment to help fund it.

2 May 2016

Tamahere commercial hub development agreement signed by Council

Today, Foster Develop (Fosters) and Waikato District Council signed an agreement marking a significant step in Tamahere residents’ vision for their local area.

2 May 2016

Storage of rock on Great South Road, Ngaruawahia

To assist KiwiRail with some necessary works, Council has given permission for the temporary storage of railway rock on Council-owned land on the corner of Saulbrey and Great South roads.

27 April 2016

Freedom camping public consultation is now open

Waikato District Council plans to introduce a new bylaw to manage issues associated with freedom camping.

20 April 2016

Waikato creative arts win Creative Community Scheme funding

Waikato District Council has committed more than $30,000 to support creative arts projects and events in the district this year including the Raglan Film Festival, wearable arts events in Huntly and Raglan, and classes in a range of creative arts in Ngaruawahia and Raglan.

19 April 2016

All News

Late night hours extended to other district libraries

New recycling crates ready for delivery

Waikato District Youth Awards finalists announced

Waikato district eateries invited to put Matariki on the menu

Celebrate Matariki through the written word and the arts

Local artists’ Matariki exhibition opportunity an open and shut case

Best-selling author to visit Huntly Library and Te Kauwhata Library

New Homework Programme at Ngaruawahia Library: Helping our young people study and learn

New Pokeno Community Committee appoints chair

Council confirms elected members’ remuneration

Work starts on new carpark for Hakarimata track users

Marine Parade wastewater overflow report circulated

Refuse and recycling service changes to be presented at Central Waikato community board and Committee meetings

Statement on Hamilton City Council’s engagement with Waikato communities over the future of Founders Theatre, Hamilton

Tamahere commercial hub development agreement signed by Council

Storage of rock on Great South Road, Ngaruawahia

Freedom camping public consultation is now open

Waikato creative arts win Creative Community Scheme funding

Tuakau Bridge gets a makeover

Road reconstruction work to begin on Hakanoa Street, Huntly

Next stage of water meter installation for Huntly and Ngaruawahia

New Pokeno Community Committee elected

Nominations are open for the Waikato District Youth Awards 2016

Waikato District Council will help communities work towards zero waste