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Treat Water Discolouration As ‘Contaminated’, Council Urges
Friday, 23 August 2024, 5:21 pm | Waikato District Council
Staff have yet to identify the source of the discolouration, which appears to enter the Ohinemuri River downstream of the Waitawheta river. More >>
Refresh Your Wardrobe Without Contributing To Fabric Waste This SEWtember
Monday, 19 August 2024, 2:56 pm | Waikato District Council
With over 533 tonnes of fabric waste ending up in landfill across the district each year, Waikato District Council is on a mission to combat the negative effects of fast fashion this SEWtember. More >>
Te Kauwhata Celebrates Environmental Win Thanks To Community Composting Hub
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 1:04 pm | Waikato District Council
The community hub is the first of its kind in our district and is funded by the Waikato District Council waste disposal levy and led by Para Kore in collaboration with Te Kauwhata Primary School and the CarbonCycle company. More >>
Huntly Railway Station Project Bounces Back A Year After Arson Attack
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 9:53 am | Waikato District Council
Having undergone a relocation, an arson attack and significant repairs, the main refurbishments at Huntly Railway Station | Raahui Pookeka are set to be completed in the coming months. More >>
Waikato District Council Adopts 2024/2025 Enhanced Annual Plan
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 11:30 am | Waikato District Council
The Waikato District Council adopted its enhanced Annual Plan at yesterday’s Council meeting, which will see an average 11.9% general rate revenue increase for 2024/25. More >>
Have Your Say On Our District’s Rules For Keeping Animals
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 2:33 pm | Waikato District Council
The Keeping of Animals Bylaw includes rules to reduce or prevent animal nuisance and specifies areas where certain animals can be kept, such as bees, pigs, chickens, and roosters. More >>
Waikato District Council Calls For Public Feedback On The Gambling Venues Policy
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 10:34 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council is calling for members of the community to submit feedback on its Gambling Venues Policy. More >>
Temporary Dog Park In Whangarata Set To Close In July 2024
Friday, 21 June 2024, 9:01 am | Waikato District Council
The temporary dog exercise park in Whangarata is set to permanently close from Monday 29 July 2024 in preparation for the establishment of a new cemetery. More >>
Council Backs Recommendations Addressing Region’s Water Security Issues
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 11:36 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato Regional Council is moving a step closer to safeguarding sustainable and reliable access to quality freshwater. The Strategy and Policy Committee endorsed implementing the recommendations outlined in the council’s water security strategy ... More >>
Sweet Life For Sugar And Her 18 Puppies Thanks To Animal Control
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 10:48 am | Waikato District Council
In early October 2023, Sugar, a beautiful caramel-coloured Catahoula-cross, along with her litter of four five-month-old puppies were surrendered to the Waikato District Council’s Animal Control team. More >>
Council Lands On 11.9% General Rate Increase For 2024/25 Financial Year
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 5:15 pm | Waikato District Council
The decision comes after receiving 227 submissions on the draft 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan, with around 20 submitters speaking to their submission in person in mid May. More >>
Waikato District Communities Have Their Say On Proposed 13.75% Rate Increase
Friday, 17 May 2024, 11:11 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council proposed a 13.75% increase in general rates revenue required for the next financial year. 227 submissions on the draft 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan were received, with 50 submitters requesting in-person hearings. More >>
Councillors Unanimously Back Maaori Wards
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 4:43 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council has declared its strong opposition to any legislation that has the potential to remove Maori Wards from its governance model. Council currently has 11 General Ward Councillors and 2 Maaori Ward Councillors, elected in 2022. More >>
Waikato District Council Pushes For Continued Funding Of Te Huia
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 4:57 pm | Waikato District Council
The Waikato District Council is warning that Te Huia passenger train services could be discontinued unless the service continues to receive funding provided by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Waka Kotahi. More >>
Consultation On Waikato District’s Draft 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan Closes
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 1:30 pm | Waikato District Council
While this year's response is higher than previous Annual Plan consultations, the submissions received to date reflect the current cost of living challenges in Waikato district communities. More >>
Tuakau Community Board Seeks New Member In Upcoming By-election
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 9:19 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council announces an extraordinary by-election for the Tuakau Community Board due to the recent resignation of a member. This by-election is a great opportunity for passionate people to contribute to their community's voice in local governance. ... More >>
Funding Cuts Endanger Waikato’s Tourism Industry, Say Local Leaders
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 2:08 pm | Waikato District Council
Tourism operators across the Waikato have joined Hamilton & Waikato Tourism chair Richard Leggat in expressing “grave concerns” about proposed council funding cuts for the region’s tourism organisation and the resulting impact on the Waikato ... More >>
Vandalism At Huntly Railway Station Forces Waikato District Council To Approve More Funding
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 3:05 pm | Waikato District Council
The price of vandalism became clear when Waikato District Councillors recently approved extra funding to repair the original 1939 heritage building at Raahui Pookeka - Huntly railway station following an arson attack in June 2023. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/dc9370734beb1a4aab0e.jpeg" ... More >>
Ngaaruawaahia Art Centre Celebrates Permanent Home
Friday, 1 March 2024, 10:59 am | Waikato District Council
NGĀ ART and Waikato District Council are today celebrating the purchase of a permanent home for Ngaaruawaahia’s local art centre. The organisation has been leasing the property at 18 Herschel Street for several years since their previous location on ... More >>
Waikato District Council Prepares For New Era Of Water Services Provision
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 5:50 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council will start planning for a new era in water services provision beyond June 2026 after Watercare confirmed this week its withdrawal from a contract to operate the district’s water, wastewater and stormwater services. Council’s ... More >>
