21 April 2017

Hakarimata stairs closed by storm damage

Two recent storm events in the Waikato region have caused significant damage to the Hakarimata Summit Track at Ngaruawahia, resulting in its closure until repairs can be completed.

14 April 2017

Cyclone Cook avoids Waikato District

Waikato District largely avoided the effects of Cyclone Cook. Yesterday’s weather resulted in a few slips and limited flooding throughout the district. The Waikato District is still cleaning up from the effects of last week’s storm, ex-Cyclone Debbie, and roads that were damaged will be inspected over the coming weeks.

13 April 2017

‘Get on with it’: Mayor

Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson says the “doors remain open” for further discussion with Waipa District and Hamilton City Councils about the future of water services.

13 April 2017

UPDATED 4.00pm: Only travel tonight if absolutely necessary

Residents are urged to take extra care over the next few days as Cyclone Cook continues to move towards New Zealand.

12 April 2017

Severe weather and flooding throughout the district

Residents are urged to take extra care over the next few days as Cyclone Cook continues to move towards New Zealand.

11 April 2017

Council adopts Easter Trading Policy, giving business owners the choice to open on Easter Sunday

Waikato District Council has adopted the Easter Trading Policy 2017, meaning all retail shops in the Waikato district will be able to open on Easter Sunday this year. Whether they do open or not is up to the business owner.

11 April 2017

Waikato District Council staff focus on weather damage

As Waikato District Council staff grapple with the aftermath of ex-Cyclone Debbie, and with more bad weather forecast for later this week, customer service requests are being prioritised according to necessity of work.

7 April 2017

ANZAC Poppy Tree project blossoms in Waikato

Community groups across the Waikato district are decorating trees with thousands of red knitted poppies in a district-wide ‘yarn bombing’ street art project to commemorate ANZAC Day this year.

7 April 2017

UPDATED 4.25pm Friday 7 April: Many roads will remain closed over weekend until water recedes

Several roads have re-opened this afternoon but many will remain closed overnight until teams can inspect the roads for hazards.

5 April 2017

UPDATE 6.15pm - Severe weather and flooding around the district

Approximately 150 children will remain in Port Waikato overnight due to a large slip blocking the road in and out. The children who are in Port Waikato on school camp, are safe and at no immediate risk.

5 April 2017

Severe weather and flooding around the district

Severe weather has caused flooding around the district and the MetService are predicting more heavy rain over the next 24 hours.

4 April 2017

Severe weather warning

Metservice has issued a severe weather warning for the Waikato with heavy rain expected to continue until Wednesday evening.

31 March 2017

Open fire season announced for Waikato district

Waikato District Council is moving to an open fire season effective from Wednesday 5 April 2017 meaning that fire permits are no longer required for fires in the open air.

29 March 2017

Council decides to consult on its Annual Plan

Waikato District Council has decided to consult with 11,000 of its ratepayers who pay for wastewater services in order to undertake a programme of works to mitigate the risk of wastewater overflows.

23 March 2017

Council issues invitation for youth to ‘Govern Up’

Waikato District Council is looking for young people with an interest in their community to take a lead in bringing ideas for youth projects and events to their local community boards and committees.

22 March 2017

Apprenticeship scheme tackles skills shortage

Two career pathway programmes in the Waikato District are helping to address the skills shortage in the New Zealand infrastructure industry following the graduation of 21 trainees and apprentices last month.

21 March 2017

Water restrictions lifted

Water restrictions have been lifted across Hamilton City, Waikato District and Waipa District.

20 March 2017

Pokeno wastewater contract awarded to Fulton Hogan

A major milestone has been reached in the Pokeno Township Wastewater Reticulation Phase II project.

17 March 2017

Waikato District Council starts discussion on long term strategy

Waikato District Councillors, Community Board members and Community Committee members attended a workshop yesterday [Ed Note: Thursday 16 March] to commence discussions about the long term strategic direction for the district.

15 March 2017

Council committee recommends adoption of Easter Trading Policy

The Waikato District Council Policy and Regulatory Committee today heard and considered submissions on the Proposed Easter Trading Policy 2017 and has recommended that the policy is adopted at the full Council meeting in April.