13 September 2017

Community invited to take stock of speed limits

Speed limits are under review this month as Waikato District Council asks the community to have a say on proposed amendments to its Speed Limits Bylaw.

11 September 2017

Planned zoning changes in Tuakau withdrawn ahead of District Plan Review

The Waikato District Council decided today to withdraw a separate plan change to introduce residential zoning changes for Tuakau and to include its intent in the proposed new Waikato District Plan due to be notified early next year.

11 September 2017

Motorcyclists encouraged to brush up on riding skills

Waikato District, Waipa District and Hamilton City Councils are facilitating rider training days at Hamilton Go Kart Club later this month and in November for licensed motorcyclists.

8 September 2017

Supporting the charities that support our district

Staff at Waikato District Council are collecting money for two rural groups that are still supporting some of our rural community after storms and floods devastated parts of the district in March and April.

8 September 2017

Community gives Glen Murray recycling service the big tick

Waikato District Council will continue its monthly recycling drop-off day service at Glen Murray following consultation with the community.

6 September 2017

Council improves assessment of wastewater pipes

Waikato District Council’s knowledge of the state of its wastewater pipe network has been vastly improved following the first six months of its Wastewater Overflow Continual Improvement Programme.

4 September 2017

Motoring mentors sought for young drivers

Waikato District Council and the Waka Trust are calling for volunteers to help the youth of today to become better drivers.

1 September 2017

Little free libraries spring up in Huntly

The first two of six ‘little free libraries’ for Huntly are bringing some outdoors Spring pleasure to the Kimihia Home and Hospital, and to the Huntly Friendship House.

30 August 2017

Waikato district welcomes UFB expansion to growing towns

Waikato District Council welcomes the Government announcement today that it will be rolling out a third wave of ultrafast broadband (UFB) to another six of the district’s growing towns, and providing mobile coverage for three more locations through the Rural Broadband initiative.

30 August 2017

Final Results out for the Taupiri Community Board by-election

The results indicate that Jo PECEKAJUS has been elected to the Taupiri Community Board of the Waikato District Council following a by-election which concluded at midday on Wednesday 30 August 2017.

28 August 2017

Pooch play areas in Tuakau: have your say

We are proposing to make Kowhai Reserve and reintroduce Centennial Park as off-lead dog exercise areas in Tuakau and we want to know what you think.

25 August 2017

Planned zoning changes in Tuakau to wait for District Plan Review

Waikato District Council’s Strategy & Finance Committee this week recommended the Council should not advance a separate plan to introduce residential zoning changes for Tuakau, but let it ‘lie on the table’ and include it’s intent in the District Plan Review due to be notified early next year.

17 August 2017

Council invites community hall users to workshops

Do you use one of Waikato District Council’s network of community halls?

3 August 2017

Waikato teenagers inspired by experiences in China

Three teenagers arrived back at school this week after the trip of a lifetime to China that they were supported to apply for as a result of joining a Waikato District youth action group.

1 August 2017

Planning for growth in the district

Household growth rate in Waikato district is expected to surpass Hamilton and match Auckland’s growth rate over the next 26 years.

31 July 2017

Council asks Tamahere community for views on facilities at reserve

What level of quality would you like to see regarding facilities at the Tamahere Recreation Reserve and Piazza?

27 July 2017

Congratulations to our Matariki stars

The winners of the Waikato District Libraries Matariki competition were announced yesterday at a prize-giving held in the Council Chambers.

25 July 2017

Vandals damage Ngaruawahia cemetery

Waikato District Council and the Police have condemned shameful acts of vandalism carried out at a Ngaruawahia cemetery.

24 July 2017

Council’s cadetship programme labelled as a win-win by Wintec

Waikato District Council has initiated a partnership with Wintec to create employment opportunities for civil engineering students and develop highly-skilled and well-rounded staff members.

21 July 2017

Submitting your building consent application just got a whole lot easier

If you are submitting a building consent application to the Waikato District Council you’ll now find it much easier and quicker.