15 October 2018

Waikato District Council supports continued cross-border collaboration

Last week Hamilton City Council (HCC) rejected an offer from Waikato District Council (WDC) to extend library services to our residents. HCC discussed the offer and resolved to decline but instead initiate wider cross-boundary discussion with WDC.

15 October 2018

Plenty of places to park your car at Papahua Reserve

Parking your car at Papahua Reserve in Raglan is now easier after an upgrade has added capacity ahead of the busy summer season.

11 October 2018

Business growth bringing 1,300 new jobs to Waikato district

Business growth in the Hamilton to Auckland corridor is expected to bring more than 1,300 new jobs to Waikato District in the next three years according to the latest predictions.

9 October 2018

Council wants community’s thoughts on speed limits

One of the many tools used to make the Waikato District’s roads safer is out for consultation today.

8 October 2018

Council focusses on future ‘liveability’ after a pivotal year

Waikato District Council is preparing for a long period of growth and change and has undertaken a series of major initiatives in the past year that will be pivotal to creating liveable communities for the future says Mayor Allan Sanson.

4 October 2018

Waikato District Council committed $800k for local groups in 2017/18

In the past financial year the Waikato District Council has committed grants totalling more than $800,000 for distribution to 174 community groups and charities throughout the district enabling communities to come together to meet local needs.

28 September 2018

Waikato District Council staff breaking all fashion rules in the name of charity

Waikato District Council staff have joined others around the country today in breaking all fashion rules and wearing their loudest shirts.

27 September 2018

Te Kauwhata gets just that little bit brighter

The entrance to Te Kauwhata Domain has got a little brighter thanks to the handy work of the town’s youth.

26 September 2018

Security of drinking water supply boosted in the Waikato District

The completion of a $6.6 million project has improved the security of the Waikato District’s drinking water supply.

25 September 2018

Overflows across the Waikato district tracking downwards

Wastewater overflows are tracking downwards across the Waikato district, but there is still more work to be done.

24 September 2018

Attend a community Blueprint workshop to have your say

After a successful first round of Blueprint workshops, Waikato District Council is visiting more towns in the district to hear further from its community.

21 September 2018

Submissions closing soon on the Proposed Waikato District Plan

There has been a lot of interest in Waikato District Council’s Proposed Waikato District Plan and the public are reminded that submissions close next month.

19 September 2018

Waikato District Council commemorates Suffrage 125

Waikato District Council has joined other groups and organisations around the country in commemorating 125 years since women succeeded in obtaining the vote.

13 September 2018

Council notifies final representation review proposal

The Waikato District Council this week notified its final proposal for representation arrangements for the next local body elections, including the shape of the district’s voting Wards and the number of Councillors elected.

7 September 2018

Council heritage and discretionary funding available

Applications are now open for the final 2018 rounds of funding from the Waikato District Council Heritage Project Fund and from the Council’s Discretionary Grants Fund to support projects and events in the district.

3 September 2018

Relief in sight for users of Onewhero Domain toilet facilities

Pressure on toilet facilities at Onewhero and Te Kauwhata Domains will be relieved following Waikato District Council’s successful funding application to address freedom camping issues.

20 August 2018

Council serious about improving wastewater resources

A two year programme which has seen a large portion of the Waikato district wastewater network cleaned and inspected shows Waikato District Council is serious about improving the state of its assets.

17 August 2018

Raglan named a Finalist for NZ’s Most Beautiful Small Town

Finalists for the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards 2018 have just been released and Waikato District Council is proud to announce that Raglan is a finalist for the Most Beautiful Small Town Award.

15 August 2018

Submissions open for Proposed Waikato District Plan

Waikato District Council’s Proposed Waikato District Plan has been notified and the community can now make a submission.

13 August 2018

Part of Wainui Road to be closed for storm water upgrades

A portion of Raglan’s Wainui Road will be closed from Monday 20 August so that Waikato District Council can upgrade the storm water system.