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Waikato District Council - Latest News [Page 13]

Water restrictions lifted in most of the Waikato

Monday, 25 March 2019, 9:40 am | Waikato District Council

Waipa recently lifted their water restrictions and Hamilton, Tauwhare, Gordonton and Matangi residents remain at Water Alert Level 2. More >>

Waikato District Mayor expresses sympathy for Christchurch

Monday, 18 March 2019, 10:51 am | Waikato District Council

Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson has expressed sympathy for the victims of last Friday’s horrific acts of terror at two mosques in Christchurch, where fifty people lost their lives. More >>

Take your pooch for a doggy dip to end the summer season

Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 4:35 pm | Waikato District Council

Waikato District Council is closing its pools for winter so we’re inviting people to bring their dogs along for a swim on the final day. More >>

Feedback opens on Council's Blueprint project

Friday, 8 March 2019, 3:52 pm | Waikato District Council

Waikato District Council is taking a new and different approach to planning across the entire district. More >>

Council appoints new Iwi and Community Partnership Manager

Monday, 11 February 2019, 12:17 pm | Waikato District Council

Waikato District Council will soon be building stronger relationships with iwi and the wider community thanks to the appointment of Sam Toka as its new Iwi and Community Partnership Manager. More >>

Huntly gets creative with its first ‘Arts in the Park’

Friday, 8 February 2019, 3:20 pm | Waikato District Council

Huntly’s first ‘Arts in the Park’ family day at Fraser Park on Saturday next week (16 Feb) will offer people the chance to try out different arts and crafts for themselves, and children will be able to share their work with their favourite dog ... More >>

Businesses and employment growing in Waikato District

Thursday, 7 February 2019, 3:43 pm | Waikato District Council

Employment in Waikato District increased 3.5% in the 2018 financial year, higher than a national growth figure of 3%, according to the latest statistics from Infometrics, and unemployment across the Waikato region has remained the lowest in the country ... More >>

River-based scholarship offered for the first time

Tuesday, 5 February 2019, 2:24 pm | Waikato District Council

A commitment between Waikato-Tainui and Waikato District Council to co-manage the Waikato River by restoring and protecting its health and wellbeing is the driving force behind an inaugural scholarship announced late last year. More >>

New destinations, more service in Waikato’s north

Friday, 25 January 2019, 2:46 pm | Waikato District Council

Residents in Waikato’s north will have more public buses traveling to more destinations with improvements rolling in from Tuesday, 29 January. More >>

Waikato District Mayor welcomes passenger rail funding

Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 10:47 am | Waikato District Council

Waikato District Mayor Allan Sanson says central government funding for a five-year trial Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service starting in March 2020 is good news for the district. More >>

Waikato Council endorses passenger rail business case

Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 2:25 pm | Waikato District Council

A business case seeking central government funding for a start-up passenger rail service between Hamilton and Auckland was endorsed by the Waikato District Council at a specially-convened council meeting today (Wednesday 28 November). More >>

Fake freedom camping officers operating in Raglan

Tuesday, 27 November 2018, 4:17 pm | Waikato District Council

Raglan freedom campers beware – we’ve had reports of people impersonating Council officers and asking campers for payment. More >>

Ngaruawahia Safe Kids Day

Monday, 5 November 2018, 4:09 pm | Waikato District Council

Nearly 300 Year 7 and 8 children from schools in Ngaruawahia and surrounding areas will be attending a Safe Kids Day at The Point, Ngaruawahia, on Wednesday this week (7 November) as part of a health and safety collaborative educational effort by the ... More >>

Doing big things in the ecological space

Monday, 5 November 2018, 3:08 pm | Waikato District Council

Three recent acknowledgements in the ecological space show that Waikato District Council is doing its bit for the environment. More >>

Doing big things in the ecological space

Monday, 5 November 2018, 3:08 pm | Waikato District Council

Three recent acknowledgements in the ecological space show that Waikato District Council is doing its bit for the environment. More >>

Raglan wins Supreme Keep New Zealand Beautiful Award

Monday, 29 October 2018, 9:37 am | Waikato District Council

Raglan came up trumps at this year’s Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards, winning the Most Beautiful Small Town Award and overall Supreme Award. More >>

Council aims for sustainability

Friday, 19 October 2018, 11:15 am | Waikato District Council

Economic and environmental sustainability have been high on a list of goals for a number of major Waikato District Council projects this year according to the Council’s annual report which is being distributed in an easy-read summary for residents and ... More >>

Business growth bringing 1,300 new jobs to Waikato district

Thursday, 11 October 2018, 3:46 pm | Waikato District Council

Business growth bringing 1,300 new jobs to Waikato district Business growth in north Waikato is expected to bring more than 1,000 new jobs to the district in the next three years according to the latest predictions. More >>

Council focusses on future ‘liveability’

Monday, 8 October 2018, 3:44 pm | Waikato District Council

Council focusses on future ‘liveability’ after a pivotal year Waikato District Council is preparing for a long period of growth and change and has undertaken a series of major initiatives in the past year that will be pivotal to creating liveable ... More >>

Overflows across the Waikato district tracking downwards

Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 9:36 am | Waikato District Council

Wastewater overflows are tracking downwards across the Waikato district, but there is still more work to be done. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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