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Council team celebrates silver at the Turangawaewae Regatta

Waikato District Council staff are celebrating coming away with a silver medal in the Rangatahi division at the recent Turangawaewae Regatta. Read more.

Natural burials and dogs on leads proposed for Waikato district cemeteries

Allowing natural burials, dogs on leads in cemeteries and removing the provision that prohibits whaanau from filling in graves themselves are three of the key changes being proposed by Waikato District Council. Do you agree? Let us know by 5pm, Sunday 16 April.

People wanted for Creative Communities Committee

Interested in arts and culture projects? We’re looking for three community representatives for Council’s Creative Communities Scheme.

New year, new additions to the Whaaingaroa Wharf

Work to transform the Whaaingaroa (Raglan) Wharf has stepped up a gear this week with the construction of the new pontoon, eastern walkway, and kayak ramp now underway.

Meremere put on a show for Children's Day

Meremere community centre pulled out all the stops last weekend for Children's Day. Read all about it.

Waikato District Council submission on the Review for the Future of Local Government

On 24 February 2023 Council approved our submission on He mata whāriki, he matawhānui. Learn more about it here.

Have your say on proposed changes to make footpaths safer and reduce boy racer issues

Prohibiting skateboards and scooters on footpaths in town centres and giving Police more tools to deal with boy racers are some of the changes being proposed by Waikato District Council. Tell us what you think before 5pm on Monday 27 March.

Temporary fix for Port Waikato-Waikaretu Road starts

Work will start on a temporary road on Monday 6 March to get round the slump on Port Waikato-Waikaretu Road, which happened during Cyclone Gabrielle.

Applications for Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund now open

If you have been affected by the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, relief may be available to you in the form of a fund set up to help those in need of support.

Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund

The Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund is open for donations to help support Waikato District communities find their feet after the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Removal of SH1B road barrier may force agencies to close road permanently

Road barriers on the corner of Telephone Road and Holland Road in Puketaha are repeatedly being removed, causing serious safety concerns.

Kindness, resilience, teamwork and patience following Cyclone Gabrielle

Waikato District Council and its Civil Defence Team would like to extend a massive thank-you to the community for their patience, resilience, kindness, teamwork and understanding in the wake of the multiple adverse weather events we’ve experienced lately.

Four candidates confirmed for Tuakau Community Board after by-election held

The four successful candidates for the Tuakau Community Board By-Election were confirmed last week after the three-week voting period came to an end.

Council welcomes funding applications for art-related projects

Waikato District Council invites applicants to apply for funding in the first round of its Creative Communities Scheme for 2023. Applications for round one close at 5pm, Friday 10 March 2023.

Waikato district declares State of Emergency

Waikato District Council has declared a State of Emergency at 3:38pm Monday 13 February, for an initial period of seven days in preparation for the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.

What you need to know about Cyclone Gabrielle

The latest information on Cyclone Gabrielle. Click here for latest updates.

Education dog Salty changed lives for children in the Waikato district

This week the Animal Control team had to say goodbye to Salty, one of its education dogs.

The clean-up continues

100 truck loads of earth moved yesterday and a lot more to go.

Auckland Anniversary storm event

This birthday celebration went to the dogs!

A generous donation by 10-year-old Leah has got tails wagging at Waikato District Council’s dog pound.

Elm Bark Beetle trap line moves south

The discovery of infected Elm Bark Beetles in the Mercer, Te Kauwhata and Huntly areas has forced a change to the trapping programme initiated in the north Waikato in November.

Woodlands Estate receives five-star rating for its garden presentation

The gardens at Woodlands Estate have again been recognised for their historic character and unique identity. The rating, awarded every three years by New Zealand Gardens Trust, recognises gardens for their presentation, design and plant interest throughout the year.

Council buildings’ condition assessed ahead of LTP

Surveyors will start assessing Council-owned buildings throughout the district next week.

Waikato District Council Chief Executive to stay on at the helm until 2025

The contract of current Chief Executive, Gavin Ion, has been extended until 28 June 2025.