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Growing Demand On North Waikato’s Wastewater Infrastructure

Thursday, 27 February 2025, 12:48 pm | Waikato District Council

“Our wastewater infrastructure is under considerable strain, and we are actively working to manage the impacts this is having on current and future developments,” said Keith Martin, Council’s waters manager. More >>

New Great South Road Roundabout Helps Enable Future Development For Ngaaruawaahia

Friday, 21 February 2025, 3:43 pm | Waikato District Council

Jointly funded by central government, developers and Waikato District Council, the project is part of a wider investment in the town’s infrastructure, ensuring roads and services help to keep pace with growth. Construction is expected to begin next ... More >>

The Rubber Hits The Road: Welcome Progress On SH1B Telephone Road Rail Crossing Upgrade

Thursday, 13 February 2025, 2:12 pm | Waikato District Council

Council is particularly encouraged by the investment in safety improvements, including raising the road level, installing electronic warning signs, and creating escape lanes to prevent vehicles from being stranded on the railway line. More >>

Waikato District Council Welcomes New Chief Executive Craig Hobbs

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 2:34 pm | Waikato District Council

Mayor Jacqui Church expressed her enthusiasm about Mr Hobbs’ appointment, saying she was excited to welcome Mr Hobbs as “a leader who is respectful, collaborative, dynamic and looking for the future. More >>

Funding Boost Supports Upgrades To Historically Significant Sites In The Waikato

Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 8:31 pm | Waikato District Council

Waikato District Council’s Strategic Initiatives and Partnership Manager, Vishal Ramduny, says the money will be used to promote connectivity, education through interactive learning, interpretative signage and landscaping. More >>

Call For Te Kowhai Residents To Have Their Say On New Recreational Facility

Monday, 25 November 2024, 1:33 pm | Waikato District Council

Residents are invited to join Council staff to ask questions and provide feedback at a drop-in-style event on Monday 9 December at Te Kowhai Hall (612 Horotiu Road, Te Kowhai) from 4pm until 6pm on the development of 23.7 hectares of land at 757 ... More >>

Waikato District Council Reflects On A Year Of Opportunities And Growth

Friday, 1 November 2024, 3:53 pm | Waikato District Council

“We’ve been focused on improving our roads and water systems to keep our communities connected,” says Mayor Jacqui. More >>

Waikato District Council Moves To Enable More Housing

Thursday, 31 October 2024, 5:27 pm | Waikato District Council

Under the new rules, properties in Ngaaruawaahia, Huntly, Tuakau, Pookeno, and parts of Horotiu will be able to accommodate up to three homes, each up to three stories high, on land zoned for general or medium-density residential use. More >>

Share Your Views On Potential Changes To Alcohol Ban Areas

Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 3:55 pm | Waikato District Council

This is an opportunity for our community to look at the changes being considered and share their feedback and ideas, says Mayor Jacqui Church. More >>

Bowling Club Greens Quality On The Rise Thanks To Funding Boost

Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 8:42 pm | Waikato District Council

Alan Price, President at Raglan Bowling Club says that having both greens fully operational and well maintained is not only vital for the club but also the wider Raglan community. More >>

Huntly Museum Committee Takes The Keys To Its New Building

Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 2:14 pm | Waikato District Council

Attended by benefactors who generously helped raise approximately $350,000 to renovate and reinstate the station after an arson attack last year, Mayor Jacqui said this journey is the epitome of teamwork, resilience, adaptation and future proofing. More >>

Waikato District Council Seeks Feedback On The Review Of Properties

Monday, 14 October 2024, 4:30 pm | Waikato District Council

The councillors and council staff have reviewed the property portfolio to determine which properties still meet the needs of the community and which ones may no longer do so. They have identified a number of properties that no longer provide the same ... More >>

Te Kauwhata Secures New Community Car With Council’s Better Off Funding

Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 2:00 pm | Waikato District Council

Using the funding programme to purchase a brand-new electric car, Nicky Patterson, Manager at Te Kauwhata Community House, says the new transportation service is well needed. The car will be used to transport people who are unable to get to hospital ... More >>

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 >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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