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Waikato District Council - Latest News [Page 2]

C-Hip C-Hip Hooray – Anchor Inn Will Have You Hooked

Thursday, 11 December 2025, 2:32 pm | Waikato District Council

After receiving 16 strong applicants, Waikato District Council has officially selected the new operators to take over the lease at this iconic seaside spot. More >>

Waikato District Council Appoints New CFO

Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 12:24 pm | Waikato District Council

Paul is a chartered accountant and chartered director with extensive financial management experience across local and central government organisations, and education, health and energy sectors. More >>

Councils Urge Residents To Be Water Smart This Summer

Friday, 5 December 2025, 3:26 pm | Waikato District Council

Waipā District Council’s Water Services Manager, Karl Pavlovich said building good habits around water use is easy for everyone. More >>

Waikato Mayors Call For Urgent Reversal Of FENZ River Rescue Stand Down

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 4:46 pm | Waikato District Council

Mayor Aksel said the position taken by FENZ leaves communities exposed at the very time when risk is highest. More >>

New Dog Pound For Ngaaruawaahia

Friday, 28 November 2025, 12:34 pm | Waikato District Council

Council’s animal control team were delighted to mark a major milestone towards officially opening their newly refurbished Ngaaruawaahia pound this week with a blessing of the refreshed site. More >>

Beautifying Ngaaruawaahia And Building Civic Pride

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 1:16 pm | Waikato District Council

Their 2024 project, Ngaaruawaahia: Through our Lens, earned the Graeme Dingle Foundation Regional Excellence Award for Kaupapa Hapori Hihiko – Inspirational Community Project More >>

Council Committee Structure And Appointments Confirmed

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 11:09 am | Waikato District Council

Mayor Aksel Bech says the new structure streamlines decision-making and brings greater clarity to roles and responsibilities across Council. More >>

Port Waikato Stormwater Projects Provide Increased Capacity And Improved Ability To Respond To Heavy Weather Events

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 10:18 am | Waikato District Council

Port Waikato’s stormwater network was affected when Cyclone Gabrielle hit, with damage to existing infrastructure and issues happening because of several landslips. More >>

Waikato’s Zealong Brews Global Acclaim

Thursday, 6 November 2025, 1:17 pm | Waikato District Council

Zealong Tea Estate has been named in the prestigious global publication "150 Tea Houses You Need to Visit Before You Die" by Lannoo Publishing. More >>

Clearer Property Hazard Details Now Part Of LIM Reports

Friday, 31 October 2025, 12:31 pm | Waikato District Council

Council says the new rules are designed to help property owners and buyers make more informed decisions. More >>

New Council Sworn In With Focus On Community Voice, Local Decision-Making, And Affordability

Thursday, 30 October 2025, 10:44 am | Waikato District Council

The swearing-in ceremony, held in Ngaaruawaahia, formally confirmed the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and ward councillors for the 2025–2028 triennium. More >>

From Waikato To The World: Innovation In Wastewater Treatment Is First In Southern Hemisphere

Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 10:07 am | Waikato District Council

Oxidation ponds are used to provide storm buffering capacity, ensuring the system remains resilient and operational during climate events. More >>

A New Space For Community, Creativity And Connection

Monday, 20 October 2025, 11:30 am | Waikato District Council

The current library is small and housed in an ageing building, with no room to grow. The acquisition of the Waipa Hotel site unlocks the potential to deliver a modern facility that meets the needs of our growing community. More >>

Beaches And Reserves: Share Your Views On How They Are Used

Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 3:15 pm | Waikato District Council

Council is looking to create a new Reserves and Beaches Bylaw and is inviting people to have their say during the early engagement phase of the bylaw review. More >>

Community Hub Rebuild Brings A Community Together

Thursday, 11 September 2025, 10:35 am | Waikato District Council

The rooms hosted various events, from dances and Christmas parties, to sporting events, fishing and hunting competitions, and weekly meat and grocery raffles. More >>

Scholarships Help Students With Studies In Engineering And Resource Management

Friday, 22 August 2025, 2:55 pm | Waikato District Council

Hauraki Zone Manager Karen Botting says the scholarship provides benefits to Waikato Regional Council as recipients sometimes take up holiday employment with the council, which can also lead to permanent positions on staff. More >>

Raglan Wastewater Treatment Plant Official Opening

Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 10:58 am | Waikato District Council

The original WWTP, based on oxidation pond technology, had reached the end of its effective service life. To address performance and compliance issues, Waikato District Council in partnership with Waikato Watercare, initiated a major infrastructure upgrade ... More >>

Hamilton, Waikato Joint Water Plan First To Be Approved

Friday, 25 July 2025, 11:46 am | Waikato District Council

The plan has been given the official tick by the Secretary for Local Government, Paul James. Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate and Waikato District Mayor Jacqui Church said formal approval cleared the way for much-needed increased investment in essential ... More >>

Waikato District Council Adopts Future-Focused Long Term Plan

Friday, 4 July 2025, 11:10 am | Waikato District Council

Mayor Jacqui says the LTP is grounded in community feedback and focuses on prioritising what matters most. Budgets are firmly focused on core infrastructure deliverables and ensuring an effective Council to deliver them. More >>

Name, Directors In Place For Water Company

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 9:39 am | Waikato District Council

Lavery has been appointed for two years from 1 July 2025 and will effectively manage the company until a chief executive is appointed later this year. Manukau will also serve a two-year term while Chambers will be on the Board, initially, for a one-year ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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