3 August 2016

Winners of Waikato District Libraries Matariki competition celebrated

The winners of the Waikato District Libraries Matariki competition have been recognised at a prize-giving held in the Council Chambers.

2 August 2016

Waikato District Council pre-election report available

Voters and those people standing or thinking of standing in Waikato District Council’s elections in October are being encouraged to read a pre-election report released on Friday.

29 July 2016

‘Travelling suitcase’ exhibition display at Council venues

Waikato District Council‘s ‘travelling suitcase’ art exhibition is now at its final stop at the Ngaruawahia Public Library and will remain on display until Friday 12 August.

29 July 2016

A place for the pooch to play in Tamahere and Pokeno

Waikato District Council is proposing to turn part of the Pokeno Domain and part of Tamahere’s Te Awa Reserve into dog exercise areas under the Dog Control Bylaw.

29 July 2016

Creating community spaces in Pokeno

Pokeno residents are invited to a workshop ahead of the next meeting of the Pokeno Community Committee to discuss ideas for revitalising community and public spaces in the township (6pm, 9 August, Pokeno Community Hall).

27 July 2016

Waikato District Council acknowledges Waikato Regional Council's formal warning

Waikato District Council acknowledges Waikato Regional Council's formal warning, issued yesterday in relation to the Easter weekend wastewater spills into Raglan harbour.

25 July 2016

Raglan wastewater overflow

Waikato District Council staff are currently investigating a wastewater overflow in Raglan.

25 July 2016

Report made public on location of public assets should erosion continue at Sunset Beach

Waikato District Council and Port Waikato residents have a plan in place should erosion continue at Sunset Beach.

22 July 2016

Port investment jump-starts Waikato interest

Ports of Auckland’s decision to build a major freight hub in the Waikato has jump-started massive investor interest in his district says Waikato mayor Allan Sanson.

18 July 2016

Nominations now open for Waikato district elections

If you see yourself as a potential leader and are passionate about your district, then now’s your chance to give local politics a go and have a say in your community’s future.

16 July 2016

UPDATED: Slip on Te Mata Road near Raglan

There's been a slip on the Te Mata Road near Raglan about 500 metres from the state highway intersection due to the heavy rain overnight.

14 July 2016

Waikato District Council reaches agreement over wastewater pipe installation

Waikato District Council has reached agreement with ratepayers, Neil and Debbie Ryburn, over wastewater pipes installed without correct permission on their Rangiriri property while they were overseas.

14 July 2016

Waste free parenting can save you a refuse bag or two

The nationally renowned ‘Nappy Lady’, Kate Meads, is coming to the Waikato district this month for the first time and will be running her popular waste free parenting workshop.

14 July 2016

City Care to look after Waikato district open spaces

City Care Limited was awarded Waikato District Council’s Open Spaces maintenance contract last month and are now in full preparation mode for a start date of 1 August this year.

13 July 2016

Raglan's Wainui Bush Reserve closed for maintenance

Raglan’s Wainui Bush Reserve is temporarily closed for maintenance.

12 July 2016

Te Awa River Ride award

Waikato District Council congratulates Te Awa River Ride Charitable Trust for winning the Big Bike Bling Award at the Bike to the Future Awards 2016.

1 July 2016

Wally Pollock commemorated by reserve in his name

A celebration of Tamahere man Wally Pollock, who dedicated his life to the local community, took place at a special event on 11 June.

27 June 2016

Councils agree water shake-up, but…

Three Waikato councils have reached potential agreement on a major shake-up of water services across the Waikato – but won’t push the go button until the public have their say.

24 June 2016

Local eatery joins Matariki Dish Challenge

Waikato district eatery and outdoor activities venue, Nikau Caves and Café, has entered this year’s ‘Tino Reka te Kai Matariki Dish Challenge’.

22 June 2016

Council appoints Belgravia Leisure to connect community with leisure

New Zealand leisure management specialists, Belgravia Leisure NZ, have been appointed by Waikato District Council to operate its aquatic facilities located in Huntly, Tuakau and Ngaruawahia.