13 February 2025

The Rubber Hits the Road: Welcome Progress on SH1B Telephone Road Rail Crossing Upgrade

On behalf of its communities, the Waikato District Council is pleased to report the long-awaited upgrade to SH1B Telephone Road rail crossing begins next week.

13 February 2025

Stronger Together

This week, Mayor Jacqui talks about strengthening connections, building partnerships, and ensuring our communities have a voice in shaping the future.

13 February 2025

Introducing our new Chief Executive

Read on for insights into Craig's first weeks at Council, he’s been meeting with Mayor Jacqui, councillors, and staff, as well as connecting with communities. With the Long Term Plan consultation ahead, he’s focused on ensuring we share the right information and have meaningful discussions about our district’s future.

11 February 2025

Heat brings water restrictions for southern area of district

It’s hot, it’s dry, so now’s the time to be thinking about how much water we’re using around the home, with restrictions starting in Tauwhare, Gordonton, Tamahere, Maatangi, Newstead, and Eureka areas.

4 February 2025

Waikato District Council Welcomes New Chief Executive Craig Hobbs

The Waikato District Council officially welcomed new Chief Executive, Craig Hobbs, with a poowhiri and warm council welcome held at its Ngaaruawaahia council chambers on Monday 3 February).

30 January 2025

2025 is a big year for our district

As the kids head back to school and workplaces come alive again, I want to extend a warm welcome back. This year promises to be a significant one for our communities and council.

30 January 2025

Happy ending to dogs’ ordeal shows value of microchips

Two dogs spooked by a wasp attack have been reunited with their owners thanks to an eagle-eyed waka ama crew and the power of microchips.

28 January 2025

New roading contractors announced

Achieving value for money, flexibility and good planning are three key drivers behind the appointment of two roading contractors to provide the Waikato district’s road maintenance and renewal services from July 2025.

20 January 2025

It will soon be time to have your say on waters

Local Water Done Well (LWDW) aims to transform New Zealand’s approach to water delivery. And we’ve got some big decisions to make. Follow our Water Matters page for background and updates.

13 January 2025

Water changes to benefit future generations

The changes to water services that central government is asking local councils to make will take a number of years for us to realise the benefits. Find out which factors are influencing our decision-making for future water services delivery.

6 January 2025

Free summer events down at the pool

With the sun shining and summer well underway, we’ve got a range of free summer activities taking place at all of our community swimming pools during January.

3 January 2025

Noticed an odd smell in Raglan?

The Raglan Wastewater treatment plant has struggled to keep up with the increased population over this holiday season and as a result, has been giving off an unpleasant odour. Learn what we're doing to combat this.

19 December 2024

Tracy Jones elected to Huntly Community Board

Results from the Huntly Community Board by-election have been confirmed and Tracy Jones will join the board.

18 December 2024

New chief executive appointed

Waikato District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Hobbs as its new chief executive.

17 December 2024

What do we really mean by three waters?

The phrase ‘3 waters’ was a much-used industry term long before it became the label for the previous government’s water services review. So, what does it really mean?

13 December 2024

A joint arrangement with Hamilton City and Waikato District will be the focus of public consultation on water services

Waikato District Council today made an emphatic commitment to working in partnership with Hamilton City Council on a joint CCO to supply water services. Come March 2025, Council will be consulting on options, with Hamilton City identified as the preferred way forward.

12 December 2024

So much done, so much more to do

As we end the year, Mayor Jacqui chats about the many challenges and opportunities that the growth of our district brings.

10 December 2024

Big decisions ahead for water

Gavin Ion, Chief Executive at Waikato District Council, outlines big decisions ahead with water services delivery.

9 December 2024

Change is on the way for how we deliver water services

Waikato District councillors will review the formal recommendation on how it will structure water services in the future on Friday 13 December. Mayor Jacqui Church outlines the importance of the decision.

9 December 2024

Mixed fortunes for Pookeno infrastructure projects

Positive progress is being made with a number of Council roading projects being completed in Pookeno in recent months, says Waikato District Council Mayor, Jacqui Church.