17 August 2022

Waikato District Council candidates confirmed

A last-minute rush of nominations has meant that all but one community board in Waikato district has enough candidates for the 2022 Local Government elections. Candidate nominations for Waikato District Council closed on Friday, with 67 candidates putting their hands up to represent the district for the upcoming triennium. Four nominations were received for the position of Mayor, while 29 nominations were received for Councillor positions across the district, and 38 for community boards. Read more.

16 August 2022

Milestone reached in return of Raglan Airfield land to rightful owners

Righting a wrong in our history was the theme behind a Waikato District Council decision regarding the Raglan Airfield land yesterday (15 August).

11 August 2022

Council uses Government funding to upgrade and maintain three waters network

The govt's 3 Water Stimulus Package has funded $11 million of works across the wastewater, stormwater and water supply network.

10 August 2022

Tighter restrictions for bottle stores in the Waikato district – tell us what you think

5 August 2022

Port Waikato and Gordonton community aspirations captured in Local Area Blueprint (LAB)

Council adopts Local Area Blueprints for both Port Waikato and Gordonton, with community aspirations identified.

2 August 2022

Here to help Waikato district residents through tough times

The need for social service support in the Waikato district is great, if the numbers coming out of a community initiative that helps those facing hardship are anything to go by. Since launching in the Waikato district in February 2022, ‘Here to help u’ has facilitated more than 6600 residents within the Waikato district to connect with local community providers through 6,067 help requests*.

1 August 2022

It’s your future, have your say: Waikato District Council Chief Executive publishes Pre-Election Report

If you’re interested in standing for local government or want to do some research to best inform your vote before returning your papers, then the Pre-Election Report should be your go-to document.

28 July 2022

Construction to kick off at the Whāingaroa (Raglan) wharf

The Whāingaroa (Raglan) wharf is set to undergo a transformation in the coming month with the construction of a new pontoon, walkway, kayak ramp and balustrade.

19 July 2022

Council welcomes applications for Three Waters Reform Better Off Funding

Council welcomes applications for the Three Waters Reform Better Off Funding

15 July 2022

Are you ready to stand up and be counted in the local election?

People interested in leading Waikato district for the next three years can officially put their hats in the ring, with local election candidate nominations now open. If you want to make a difference to your local community, then now is the time for you to put your name forward. Nominations will be open for the next four weeks to noon, Friday 12 August 2022.

10 July 2022

UPDATED: Water treatment issues due to excessive rainfall

Huntly, Ngāruawāhia, Taupiri and Horotiu residents asked to conserve water until further notice.

7 July 2022

Weed control without chemicals – how biocontrol is supporting native seedlings in Waingaro

Waikato District Council has been supporting the health of the native ecosystem at Waingaro St Alban’s Reserve using biocontrol measures that support native seedling growth. Read more.

6 July 2022

High-pedestrian areas identified to prioritise earthquake-prone buildings and keep communities safe

Some streets in Ngaruawahia, Huntly and Te Kauwhata have been formally classified as high pedestrian areas, for the purpose of identifying potentially earthquake-prone priority buildings.

5 July 2022

Council adopts Annual Plan with no change to general rate increase signalled in Long Term Plan

Council formally adopted it's Annual Plan 2022/23 this week with no change to the General Rate Increase from the LTP 2021-31

4 July 2022

Funding secured to complete Raglan's Town2Surf cycleway

A safe path from Raglan’s town centre to the beach is a step closer to fruition following Waikato District Council’s successful funding application to the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF).

27 June 2022

Council to replace Huntly Aquatic Centre Gas Boiler with electricity

WDC has received $158,000 of funding from the EECA to upgrade the Huntly Aquatic Centre Gas boiler with electricity.

23 June 2022

Make a difference, take a stand

An opportunity to make a real difference to local communities across the Waikato District is up for grabs, with several elected member changes happening at Waikato District Council this election year including a change in the Mayoral seat.

17 June 2022

Waikato District Libraries bring in Matariki magic

Waikato District Libraries are currently accepting entries into their 9th annual Matariki competition. Each year from 2013, Waikato District Libraries have focussed their Matariki competitions on expanding creativity, engagement and raising overall awareness about what Matariki is, what it means and how you can get involved. Read the full media release here.

13 June 2022

Council receives official World Rally Champs application

Waikato District Council has received an official application to hold stages of the World Rally Championship in the Raglan and Te Akau areas on September 30.

3 June 2022

Construction phase of Whatawhata community facility project starts

Community members gathered in Whatawhata this week to mark an important milestone in a project that will improve the social cohesion and wellbeing of residents of the rural village.