Waikato District Council - Latest News [Page 17]
Raglan hosts LIANZA Weekend School
Wednesday, 25 May 2016, 11:37 am | Waikato District Council
Staff representing over 68 libraries from around New Zealand attended the LIANZA Weekend School conference held at Raglan over the weekend. The LIANZA (Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa) event is held annually at a different ... More >>
Late night hours extended to other district libraries
Tuesday, 24 May 2016, 3:01 pm | Waikato District Council
Tuakau library will now have a late night added to its existing hours from this Thursday, 26 May, with the library remaining open on Thursdays until 8pm. The move adds to already-improved services at the Council’s Ngaruawahia and Raglan libraries, which ... More >>
New recycling crates ready for delivery
Monday, 23 May 2016, 1:21 pm | Waikato District Council
Brand new recycling crates will be delivered to Waikato district households later this month onwards as part of the new refuse and recycling services. More >>
Waikato District Youth Awards finalists announced
Friday, 20 May 2016, 10:29 am | Waikato District Council
Finalists of the Waikato District Youth Awards have been chosen. There were 52 young people nominated. More >>
Waikato eateries invited to put Matariki on the menu
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 3:44 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato district cafes, restaurants and eateries are being invited to take part in the regional Matariki menu challenge. The ‘Tino Reka te Kai Challenge’ will run over five weeks from Monday, June 6 until Monday, July 11 inclusive, celebrating ... More >>
Local artists’ Matariki exhibition
Tuesday, 17 May 2016, 3:17 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council is ‘lifting the lid’ for the second time on the work of local artists, with the return of its upcoming ‘suitcase’ art exhibition which aims to celebrate Matariki (the Maaori New Year) in the district. The exhibition ... More >>
Freedom camping public consultation is now open
Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 4:18 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council plans to introduce a new bylaw to manage issues associated with freedom camping. More >>
New Pokeno Community Committee elected
Wednesday, 13 April 2016, 2:37 pm | Waikato District Council
At a public meeting held in Pokeno last night, residents and ratepayers elected a new Pokeno Community Committee to represent the community for the next three years and to enhance liaison between the Waikato District Council and the community. More >>
Nominations are open for the Waikato District Youth Awards
Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 3:25 pm | Waikato District Council
This is the first year Waikato District Council has held the awards. The awards are made possible courtesy of funding the Council has received from the Ministry for Youth Development. More >>
Raglan spill cleared
Friday, 1 April 2016, 3:24 pm | Waikato District Council
Test results on water samples taken from Raglan Harbour show the water quality has returned to safe marine recreational levels meaning that it is safe for swimming. More >>
Caution advised at Raglan Harbour
Wednesday, 30 March 2016, 9:54 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council continues to advise the public not to swim, fish or collect seafood within the Raglan Harbour until further notice following the sewerage overflow last Friday evening. More >>
Truck drivers welcome education
Friday, 11 March 2016, 12:18 pm | Waikato District Council
Truck drivers had the chance to up skill on key road safety issues, while enjoying coffee and snacks at a road safety education stop held in Huntly last week. More >>
Flying flags in communities
Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 4:08 pm | Waikato District Council
Both the current and proposed alternate Kyle Lockwood-designed silver fern flags are flying outside Waikato District Council’s Ngaruawahia office. More >>
“Maintain vigiliance” say Waikato authorities
Friday, 18 September 2015, 8:18 am | Waikato District Council
Coromandel residents and boaties are being urged to remain vigilant and avoid the coast this morning in the wake of yesterday’s Chilean earthquake. More >>
‘GoRoam’ app goes live
Thursday, 27 August 2015, 2:57 pm | Waikato District Council
‘GoRoam’ app goes live The Wairoa District Council’s ‘GoRoam’ smart phone application (app) is ready to go live. A demonstration of the app was presented to councillors at their council meeting on Tuesday. The app is designed for anyone who ... More >>
Council adopts ten-year plan
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 4:22 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council today formally adopted its 2015 – 2025 Long Term Plan (LTP). With a strong focus on managing growth and future assets and a minimal general rate increase, a good outcome is expected in the long-term for local communities. ... More >>
Council prepares bid to boost our broadband
Friday, 5 June 2015, 9:52 am | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council is preparing its bid for additional Government funding to expand ultrafast broadband in its communities. More >>
Partnership approach employed to address potential erosion
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 11:29 pm | Waikato District Council
A multi-agency and community partnership approach will be employed to address potential erosion issues identified at Sunset Beach, Port Waikato. More >>
Council hears community feedback on draft 10 year plan
Monday, 18 May 2015, 11:49 am | Waikato District Council
The first of three hearings for Waikato district’s draft 10 year plan gets underway tonight in Tuakau. More >>
Councillors need time to review all water options presented
Monday, 11 May 2015, 3:28 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Council Mayor Allan Sanson says any decision on management of the district’s future water supply is at least 10 to 12 weeks away. More >>