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18 December 2015

Become a legend these holidays

‘Stop a mate driving drunk- Legend’ is the slogan behind Waikato District Council’s upcoming drink drive campaign.

18 December 2015

Reduced registration fees on offer for some Waikato district dog owners

Some dog owners in the Waikato district may be able to take advantage of reduced registration fees if they book their free property inspection before the end of January 2016.

17 December 2015

Options being considered for working with erosion at Sunset Beach, Port Waikato

Sunset Beach carpark is being eroded by sea level rise and natural beach processes and Council and the community are looking at options for the long term relocation of community assets.

17 December 2015

Maintenance work planned for Manu Bay sea wall in January

Maintenance work will begin at the end of January on the Manu Bay sea wall in Raglan to avoid any further erosion occurring.

16 December 2015

Drivers urged to drive fresh

Drivers were encouraged to ‘Drive Fresh’ when they visited the driver fatigue stop in Huntly today.

16 December 2015

Mayors Community Awards recognise outstanding contribution to community

The Waikato District Council’s Mayoral Community Awards were held this morning with 13 nominees attending along with their friends and family.

11 December 2015

Roadside spraying to be carried out in Raglan

Power Weed Control, under contract to Downer, will be undertaking roadside spraying for Waikato District Council in the urban area of Raglan from next week. This includes roadsides in the 50km zone.

11 December 2015

Traffic detours coming up in the Waikato district for Ngaruawahia and Te Kowhai

Detours are needed from Sunday while roadworks are underway in two separate areas of the Waikato.

10 December 2015

Restricted fire season will be introduced for the Waikato district

A restricted fire season will be introduced for all areas of the Waikato district from midnight 19 December. Restrictions already exist in areas managed by the Department of Conservation.

10 December 2015

Huntly footbridge reinstalled Sunday night

Huntly’s footbridge will be reinstalled overnight on Sunday, 13 December although it will not be open for public use until Tuesday next week.

9 December 2015

Vent stacks to be removed from Ngaruawahia Closed Landfill

Contractors will be removing the vent stacks from the Ngaruawahia Closed Landfill from the week beginning 14 December, providing the weather is favourable for the work to go ahead.

7 December 2015

Next stage of water meter installation for Raglan

Raglan residents will be able to check their household water use after the next stage of water meter installation is complete.

3 December 2015

Zero tolerance for anti-social behaviour

'Respect our staff’ is what Waikato District Council are asking customers to do when they visit one of their libraries or council offices.

1 December 2015

Water alert level 1 triggered ahead of long hot summer

Water restrictions are now in place following an increase in water use and expectations of the driest summer for decades.

27 November 2015

Councils working together to combat water theft

Three local councils have formed an action group to identify and prevent companies and individuals from illegally taking water from fire hydrants.

25 November 2015

Public Places Bylaw - Are the rules right for you?

Parking time limits and the use of legal highs are just some of the issues Council wants the community to provide feedback on in their proposed Public Places Bylaw.

23 November 2015

No extension of refuse and recycling for Pukekawa

Waikato District Council won’t be extending refuse and recycling services to Pukekawa households at this stage.

16 November 2015

Waikato District Libraries closed on 30 November

Waikato District Libraries will be closed on Monday 30 November 2015 so staff can undertake critical training.

16 November 2015

Annual Report Summary out now

This week the Waikato District Council’s Annual Report Summary for 2014/2015 will be mailed out to all residents and ratepayers.

11 November 2015

In November last year we met with you to discuss concerns about road maintenance in your area. We’re taking a proactive approach to road maintenance in your community. We’d now like to share with you the improvements that have been made and get your feedback on how we’re doing.

9 November 2015