3 April 2023

Animal rescue groups to benefit from wet paws

The Waikato District Council Animal Control team hosted their annual Pound Pups Pool Parties on the weekend, which saw 230 dogs hitting the public pools in Ngaruawahia and Tuakau to raise money for Auckland Puppy Rescue and 4 Paws Animal Rescue Waikato.

31 March 2023

Wheelie good times had at the Te Awa River Ride celebration

Communities came together to celebrate cycling connectivity along the great Te Awa River Ride over the weekend. Read more.

28 March 2023

Waikato District Council launches new online offering

It’s now easier for Waikato district residents to do business with Council following the launch of their account-based online system. Learn more.

24 March 2023

Council supports community-led vision for the future of central Waikato district

Central Waikato district residents are feeling excited about the future of their community after Council hosted a series of drop-in sessions earlier this month. Read more.

23 March 2023

Te Awa River Ride to Celebrate Completion this weekend Sunday 26 March 2023

After 14 years of construction and nearly $40m raised, the Te Awa River Ride is finally celebrating its completion.

21 March 2023

Council team celebrates silver at the Turangawaewae Regatta

Waikato District Council staff are celebrating coming away with a silver medal in the Rangatahi division at the recent Turangawaewae Regatta. Read more.

16 March 2023

Natural burials and dogs on leads proposed for Waikato district cemeteries

Allowing natural burials, dogs on leads in cemeteries and removing the provision that prohibits whaanau from filling in graves themselves are three of the key changes being proposed by Waikato District Council. Do you agree? Let us know by 5pm, Sunday 16 April.

14 March 2023

People wanted for Creative Communities Committee

Interested in arts and culture projects? We’re looking for three community representatives for Council’s Creative Communities Scheme.

9 March 2023

New year, new additions to the Whaaingaroa Wharf

Work to transform the Whaaingaroa (Raglan) Wharf has stepped up a gear this week with the construction of the new pontoon, eastern walkway, and kayak ramp now underway.

8 March 2023

Meremere put on a show for Children's Day

Meremere community centre pulled out all the stops last weekend for Children's Day. Read all about it.

7 March 2023

Waikato District Council submission on the Review for the Future of Local Government

On 24 February 2023 Council approved our submission on He mata whāriki, he matawhānui. Learn more about it here.

3 March 2023

Have your say on proposed changes to make footpaths safer and reduce boy racer issues

Prohibiting skateboards and scooters on footpaths in town centres and giving Police more tools to deal with boy racers are some of the changes being proposed by Waikato District Council. Tell us what you think before 5pm on Monday 27 March.

2 March 2023

Temporary fix for Port Waikato-Waikaretu Road starts

Work will start on a temporary road on Monday 6 March to get round the slump on Port Waikato-Waikaretu Road, which happened during Cyclone Gabrielle.

27 February 2023

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.

23 February 2023

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.

23 February 2023

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.

22 February 2023

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.

21 February 2023

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.

20 February 2023

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.

13 February 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.