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Applications for Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund now open

If you have been affected by the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, relief may be available to you in the form of a fund set up to help those in need of support.

Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund

The Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund is open for donations to help support Waikato District communities find their feet after the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Removal of SH1B road barrier may force agencies to close road permanently

Road barriers on the corner of Telephone Road and Holland Road in Puketaha are repeatedly being removed, causing serious safety concerns.

Kindness, resilience, teamwork and patience following Cyclone Gabrielle

Waikato District Council and its Civil Defence Team would like to extend a massive thank-you to the community for their patience, resilience, kindness, teamwork and understanding in the wake of the multiple adverse weather events we’ve experienced lately.

Four candidates confirmed for Tuakau Community Board after by-election held

The four successful candidates for the Tuakau Community Board By-Election were confirmed last week after the three-week voting period came to an end.

Council welcomes funding applications for art-related projects

Waikato District Council invites applicants to apply for funding in the first round of its Creative Communities Scheme for 2023. Applications for round one close at 5pm, Friday 10 March 2023.

Waikato district declares State of Emergency

Waikato District Council has declared a State of Emergency at 3:38pm Monday 13 February, for an initial period of seven days in preparation for the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.

What you need to know about Cyclone Gabrielle

The latest information on Cyclone Gabrielle. Click here for latest updates.

Education dog Salty changed lives for children in the Waikato district

This week the Animal Control team had to say goodbye to Salty, one of its education dogs.

The clean-up continues

100 truck loads of earth moved yesterday and a lot more to go.

Auckland Anniversary storm event

This birthday celebration went to the dogs!

A generous donation by 10-year-old Leah has got tails wagging at Waikato District Council’s dog pound.

Elm Bark Beetle trap line moves south

The discovery of infected Elm Bark Beetles in the Mercer, Te Kauwhata and Huntly areas has forced a change to the trapping programme initiated in the north Waikato in November.

Woodlands Estate receives five-star rating for its garden presentation

The gardens at Woodlands Estate have again been recognised for their historic character and unique identity. The rating, awarded every three years by New Zealand Gardens Trust, recognises gardens for their presentation, design and plant interest throughout the year.

Council buildings’ condition assessed ahead of LTP

Surveyors will start assessing Council-owned buildings throughout the district next week.

Waikato District Council Chief Executive to stay on at the helm until 2025

The contract of current Chief Executive, Gavin Ion, has been extended until 28 June 2025.

Ten candidates stand for Tuakau Community Board by-election

Ten candidates have put their names forward to fill four extraordinary vacancies on the Tuakau Community Board.

Waikato district grows by over 4,500 in 2021/22 financial year as Council adopts Annual Report

Waikato District Council adopted its Annual Report and summary this week, following review from Audit New Zealand. Chief Executive, Gavin Ion, is pleased with the growth the Waikato district has continued to experience over the past year, despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic only truly beginning to be felt.

Full approval for Council in first round of Better Off funding

Restoration work to a Huntly rugby league ground, creation of a Naike Wellness Hub and Te Paina restoration work are among Council and community projects set to benefit from $7 million in funding.

Season's Greetings to you and your family

A holiday message from Waikato District Mayor Jacqui Church

Transformation of Whāingaroa Wharf boosted with additional funding

A project to provide transformational upgrades to the Whāingaroa (Raglan) Wharf has received a boost of $3.2 million from the Government’s Better Off funding package.

Papakaainga workshop success continues in Tuakau

Over 90 Maaori landowners and their whanau joined key organisations involved in the development of papakaainga at a workshop held in Tuakau on Sunday 20 November. This is the second of two papakaainga workshops held over the last few months.

Council invites further submissions on Proposed District Plan changes

Waikato District Council is inviting further submissions on Variation 3 to the Proposed District Plan. It is important to note that further submissions can only be in support of, or opposition to, original submissions and can be made only by people who meet specific criteria.

Nominations open for Tuakau Community Board By-Election

Calling all people who are passionate about Tuakau – now is the time to step up and help make your community’s voice heard at Waikato District Council. Tuakau Community Board has four spaces that need to be filled and nominations are now open for a by-election.