9 November 2017

New citizens sworn in at Turangawaewae

For the first time, Waikato District Council held its Citizenship Ceremony on the marae at Turangawaewae yesterday [Wednesday 8 November].

7 November 2017

Heritage and Tangata Whenua

Celebrating the district’s rich Maaori heritage will get a lot easier with the introduction of a stand-alone Tangata Whenua chapter in the Draft District Plan.

7 November 2017

The natural environment

As part of Council's commitment to our natural environment, identification of the district's important landscapes including Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features and Significant Amenity Landscapes has taken place as part of the District Plan Review.

7 November 2017

Rural subdivision

The Rural Zone is the only place where rural productive activities can generally take place in the Waikato district. For this reason, ongoing subdivision in the rural zone must be carefully managed.

7 November 2017

The district’s built environment

Whether you want to create your own slice of paradise in the Waikato District or you want to set up business, there are exciting changes within the draft District Plan.

2 November 2017

Business confidence grows in Waikato district

Job opportunities in the Waikato district are growing along with the district’s reputation as a place to do business according to the Council’s annual report which is being distributed in an easy-read summary for residents and ratepayers next week [week starting Monday 6 November].

27 October 2017

Road closures due to flooding

Please be extremely careful on the roads this weekend. We will try to keep you up-to-date with any new road closures as soon as we are aware of them.

27 October 2017

Sharp jump in values across Waikato District reported

Waikato District Councillors received a detailed report from Quotable Value (QV) this week on the district’s Rating Revaluation for 2017.

19 October 2017

Community invited to Ngaruawahia Community Facility open day

An open day will be held at the end of this month to help inform and guide a community-led project for a possible new Community Facility in Ngaruawahia.

18 October 2017

Resource consent changes that Waikato district residents need to be aware of

A number of Resource Management Act changes will come into effect on 18 October.

18 October 2017

Pee, poo, paper message shared in Raglan over Labour weekend

The 3 P’s message of only putting pee, poo and paper down the loo will be out in force again this Labour weekend in Raglan.

12 October 2017

Tamahere community opts for top-end facilities at recreation reserve

The Tamahere community has shown it wants to play its part in leaving the best legacy possible at Tamahere Recreation Reserve and Piazza.

11 October 2017

Council reviewing its library contracts; asking residents to provide feedback

Every year Waikato District Council pays more than $300,000 so its residents can access library services provided by other councils. These contracts are currently under review and Council is consulting with its communities to find out what options they prefer.

9 October 2017

Waikato District Council is focused on sustainable growth

Waikato District Council has met its financial targets for the past year, and is focused on managing rapid growth in sustainable ways, says Mayor Allan Sanson.

6 October 2017

Prisoners get a chance to spread pleasure in Waikato district

Prisoners at Spring Hill Corrections Facility are building 30 ‘little libraries’ for Waikato District Council’s ‘Placemaking’ programme that is designed to make the district’s public spaces inviting and boost residents’ enjoyment of their towns and villages.

6 October 2017

Waikato District Council committed $750k for local groups in 2016/17

In the past financial year the Waikato District Council has committed grants totalling more than $750,000 for distribution to 160 community groups and charities throughout the district enabling communities to come together to meet local needs.

3 October 2017

Gavin Ion appointed Waikato District Council Chief Executive

Mayor Allan Sanson has announced the appointment of Gavin Ion as Waikato District Council Chief Executive for a term of 5 years.

2 October 2017

Some of our libraries will be closed for one day in October

Some of our libraries will be closed for one day in October as we install new mobile shelves to make the spaces more functional and user-friendly.

22 September 2017

Council works on Huntly footbridge repair

Waikato District Council staff are assessing the damage and repairs needed for the Huntly footbridge after a truck travelling on State Highway 1 hit it earlier this month.

20 September 2017

Fatbergs in Waikato district pipes too

Its size has sent shockwaves around the world and while the Waikato district can’t claim anything quite as large, fatbergs have also been plaguing our pipes for years.