9 December 2020

Stricter quality control leads to recycling changes

Due to stricter controls being put in place by processors who receive recycling from Waikato District Council waste contractors, lids from plastic and glass containers need to be taken off and put in the rubbish.

2 December 2020

Keeping of animals in urban areas – Have your say and shape the future of our district

We're asking for feedback on our proposed Keeping of Animals Bylaw, the proposed new bylaw is open for submissions until 5pm on Monday 25 January.

1 December 2020

Council calls for Further Submissions on the Proposed District Plan (Stage 2)

Stage 2 of the proposed district plan, which covers natural hazards and climate change, was notified in July 2020. Those wanting to make a further submission have until 5pm on 14 December 2020.

27 November 2020

Health notice lifted for Pukemiro and Glen Afton residents

A precautionary health notice has today been lifted for residents living within three kilometres of Puke Coal’s construction and demolition landfill in Pukemiro. This follows evidence there is currently no active fire at or near the surface. A fire had been burning at the site since August.

14 November 2020

Precautionary health guidance provided to Pukemiro and Glen Afton communities

A precautionary health notice has today been given to all residents living within three kilometres of Puke Coal’s construction and demolition landfill in Pukemiro. A fire has been burning at the site since August.

10 November 2020

Council will get fresh new ideas from planning students

Waikato District Council is proving itself to be a learning organisation after introducing a number of Resource Management Policy Planner casual, fixed-term jobs aimed at students.

27 October 2020

Alcohol licence applications will be advertised online

We're making it simpler and more cost effective to let the public know when you have applied for an alcohol licence. It will also be easier for people to find details about current alcohol licence applications.

22 October 2020

Appeal for information after dog shot multiple times with an air gun

Our Animal Control team are appealing for information after finding a dog in Whatawhata that has been shot multiple times with an air gun.

16 October 2020

Raglan youth make music and soundsystem which brings everyone together

Funding from Waikato District Council’s Creative Communities Scheme has resulted in a project that has brought youth together through music.

15 October 2020

Tuakau Library to move next door for a few months

Tuakau Library will move next door into the Tuakau War Memorial Town Hall next month, as preparations start for the library refurbishment project.

6 October 2020

Northern water restrictions adjusted for commercial users

Changes to the water restrictions currently in place in Pokeno and Tuakau look set to change for commercial users as we edge closer to summer.

6 October 2020

Council asks for opinions on coastal reserves in Raglan

Waikato District Council is calling for submissions on its Draft Raglan (Whaingaroa) Coastal Reserve Management Plan.

30 September 2020

Council calls for community input into Huntly playground upgrade

One of the playgrounds on Huntly Domain is due for an upgrade, and Waikato District Council wants to know what the community wants to see in the new and improved version.

22 September 2020

Re-Shape Waikato – Final week to complete the Representation Review Community Survey

Waikato District Council is asking its communities to complete a survey about what is most important about their communities. The purpose of the survey is to collect information on ‘communities of interest’ for the 2019-2021 Representation Review Project – Re-Shape Waikato.

21 September 2020

CCTV cameras to go up in Huntly to improve community safety

A number of CCTV cameras are being installed in Huntly this month in a bid to improve community safety and help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

10 September 2020

Transformational plan considers a boundaryless future

A transformational new plan considers the long-term future of the Hamilton-Waikato metro area without the limitations of existing territorial boundaries.

3 September 2020

Drinking alcohol in public places - Have your say and shape the future of our district

Waikato District Council is asking for feedback on its proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw.

28 August 2020

Provincial Growth Fund ensures completion of community hub at Port Waikato

A collaborative approach between the community and Waikato District Council to a Provincial Growth Fund funding application has secured the completion of the Port Waikato community hub.

27 August 2020

Policy on how and when we consult with you is open for feedback

Waikato District Council is asking its community to tell them how they want to be involved in Council decision-making, as feedback opens the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

20 August 2020

Dirty Dog event cancelled

With the recent changes to the COVID-19 alert levels in New Zealand, Waikato District Council and Hamilton City Council regret to announce that the Dirty Dog 2020 challenge has been cancelled. The event was planned for 12 September 2020.