24 March 2016

New Pokeno Community Committee to be elected on 12 April

In association with the Pokeno Community Group, Waikato District has agreed to establish a new Pokeno Community Committee to represent Pokeno and to enhance liaison between the Council and the community.

23 March 2016

Onewhero students create artwork for Tuakau Library

A mural created by Onewhero Area School students will be displayed in the Tuakau Library entrance, as part of an initiative to tell the Waikato story and the history of the area.

22 March 2016

ANZAC commemorations bolstered

ANZAC commemorations in Ngaruawahia and Raglan next month will be bolstered with funding from the Waikato District Council.

15 March 2016

Port Waikato security surveillance to be upgraded

The Onewhero-Tuakau Community Board has voted to allocate $5,000 discretionary funding to the Port Waikato Residents and Ratepayers Association to help with the purchase and installation of digital security cameras to replace and upgrade the current analogue cameras that have been operating in the area to deter crime.

11 March 2016

Truck drivers welcome education

Truck drivers travelling through Huntly last week had the chance to up skill on key road safety issues while enjoying coffee and snacks at a road safety education stop.

11 March 2016

Applications close soon for Waikato District community project funding

Waikato District community groups and volunteer organisations have until the end of next week [Note: Friday 18 March] to apply for funding from the Waikato District Community Wellbeing Trust for projects that support the Waikato District Council’s community outcomes and goals.

8 March 2016

Waikato’s west coast at low risk of tsunami: study

A study has found that Port Waikato, Raglan Harbour and Aotea Harbour is at a low-risk of inundation for a tsunami, but waves could cause strong surges and currents.

8 March 2016

New approach to managing food safety

The new Food Act, which came into effect earlier this month, takes a new approach to managing food safety.

3 March 2016

Funding boost for Huntly's Lake Puketirini

Waikato District Council has received a grant from the Waikato Regional Council to assist with planting around Huntly’s Lake Puketirini.

2 March 2016

Huntly War Memorial Hall open day

An open day to get public input on the proposed rehabilitation of Huntly’s War Memorial Hall site has been scheduled for April 2 between 10am and 2pm at the Huntly Bowling Club.

18 February 2016

Glen Murray recycling trial starts next month

Waikato District Council can confirm a monthly recycling collection will be trailed in Glen Murray starting early next month.

11 February 2016

Mayor ‘chuffed’ at port decision

Ports of Auckland’s decision to build a major freight hub in the Waikato proves the district’s growing status as an “economic power-house” says Waikato district mayor Allan Sanson.

11 February 2016

Surfboard connection to Raglan’s newest asset

Who knew Raglan’s connection to surfing would continue with its latest asset - two wastewater storage tanks.

10 February 2016

Recycling turn out to be congratulated

Since the closure of the EnviroWaste recycling service at Pukekohe, Council has spent several weeks looking for alternative short term solutions for North Waikato residents.

20 January 2016

Te Kauwhata library welcomes new educational tool

Be one of the first to use the new tablets available at the Te Kauwhata Library and Council Office.

15 January 2016

Recycling alternative underway for North Waikato residents

Waikato District Council understands north Waikato residents’ concern and uncertainty about recycling options following Envirowaste Services’ decision to stop collection of recyclables at its Pukekohe Transfer Station.

13 January 2016

Flying flags in communities

Both the current and proposed alternate Kyle Lockwood-designed silver fern flags are flying outside Waikato District Council’s Ngaruawahia office.

7 January 2016

Councils move to Water Alert Level 2

18 December 2015

Become a legend these holidays

‘Stop a mate driving drunk- Legend’ is the slogan behind Waikato District Council’s upcoming drink drive campaign.

18 December 2015

Reduced registration fees on offer for some Waikato district dog owners

Some dog owners in the Waikato district may be able to take advantage of reduced registration fees if they book their free property inspection before the end of January 2016.