Waikato District Council - Latest News [Page 12]
Interest shown in Ohinewai by makers of Sleepyhead
Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 2:07 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council acknowledges the interest shown by The Comfort Group, home of the well-known Kiwi brand Sleepyhead, who intend to create a manufacturing hub in Ohinewai, just north of Huntly. More >>
Council supports Maaori representation at Committees
Friday, 19 July 2019, 10:17 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council voted Wednesday (17 July) in support of the concept of Maaori representation on its three principal committees. In a strong signal of the Council’s intention, the vote – which provided “in principle” support for ... More >>
Insulation grants for low income families - apply now
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 11:18 am | Waikato District Council
The Government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes Programme is offering grants for insulation and heaters to low income owner occupied homes. More >>
Specialist Maaori representation planned for WDC committees
Monday, 8 July 2019, 10:40 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council is planning to introduce external specialist Maaori representatives to its principle Council Committees after the October 2019 local government elections. More >>
Would you consider standing for Council?
Thursday, 27 June 2019, 9:57 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council is hosting two candidate information evenings next month which will give those who are considering putting their hands up at the October elections the chance to see what would be involved. More >>
Council re-issues a call for District Plan Submissions
Friday, 14 June 2019, 10:04 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council will next week re-issue a call for ‘further submissions’ on nearly 1,000 submissions that it received following notification of the Proposed Waikato District Plan (Stage 1) in July last year and has set a new closing date ... More >>
Waikato Blueprint formally adopted by Council
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 3:24 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council has this week adopted the Waikato District Blueprint. This is a significant step towards bringing life to Council’s vision of creating “Liveable, Thriving and Connected Communities” – “He noohanga aahuru, he iwi whai ora, ... More >>
Matariki to be celebrated with art, food, music and stories
Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 9:44 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council is supporting a variety of events across the district to mark Matariki, the Maaori New Year, which will be celebrated between 25 June and 3 July this year. More >>
Deadline extended for submissions on Waikato District Plan
Friday, 24 May 2019, 9:26 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council has extended the deadline for making a ‘further submission’ on the Proposed Waikato District Plan (Stage 1) while it reviews and corrects omissions from the Summary of Submissions it issued last month. More >>
Visit to Lake Rotokauri celebrates habitat restoration
Friday, 17 May 2019, 11:29 am | Waikato District Council
A visit by young environmentalists has celebrated the hard work and funding that continues to revitalise Lake Rotokauri reserve. More >>
Council launches new online tool
Monday, 6 May 2019, 12:33 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council has today launched a new online map tool that can help residents and ratepayers find out whether changes requested to zoning and other district plan features will have an impact on their land, or on any location they are interested ... More >>
Calling all artists and poets to celebrate Matariki
Wednesday, 1 May 2019, 9:46 am | Waikato District Council
If you like art or writing, then this competition is for you! The Waikato District Libraries Matariki competition opens on Monday 13 May. To enter, write a poem or create a picture about Matariki. More >>
Ngaruawahia cenotaph damaged by vandals
Wednesday, 24 April 2019, 11:23 am | Waikato District Council
Ngaruawahia’s cenotaph at The Point has been damaged and despite the community’s quick reaction to report it to Waikato District Council; it unfortunately won’t be fixed in time for Anzac Day. More >>
Anzac services to be held around the Waikato district
Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 3:14 pm | Waikato District Council
ANZAC services will be held in nine townships across Waikato district on 25 April this year. More >>
LGC endorses WDC representation proposal
Monday, 8 April 2019, 3:28 pm | Waikato District Council
Local Government Commission endorses Waikato District Council’s representation proposal More >>
Council’s inorganic service not being run as usual
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 2:47 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council’s inorganic service will not be taking place as usual. The service, which is traditionally held around this time of year, wasn’t included in the refuse and recycling targeted rate for 2018/19 as this service is inconsistent ... More >>
Bat habitat temporarily closed
Friday, 29 March 2019, 3:52 pm | Waikato District Council
Endangered species found in dangerous trees means one of the Waikato district’s reserves needs to temporarily close. More >>
Council approves annual budget
Thursday, 28 March 2019, 4:45 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato Regional Council is sticking to its 2018-2028 Long Term Plan with the approval of the draft 2019/20 Annual Plan budget. More >>
Local Event Cancelled: National Remembrance Service
Wednesday, 27 March 2019, 4:55 pm | Waikato District Council
Regretfully the event announced earlier today to be held at Turangawaewae Marae to watch the National Remembrance Service for the victims of the Christchurch mosques terrorist attack, has been cancelled. More >>
National Remembrance Service to be livestreamed
Wednesday, 27 March 2019, 10:47 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson, together with Turangawaewae Marae invites everyone to come together this Friday at Turangawaewae to watch the National Remembrance Service for the victims of the Christchurch mosques terrorist attack. More >>
