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Waikato District Council - Latest News [Page 25]

Solid performance by Waikato District Council in 2012/13

Thursday, 26 September 2013, 5:02 pm | Waikato District Council

Waikato District Council today adopted its Annual Report which shows solid performance and sound financial results for the past year. More >>

Community ventures bolstered by Council-controlled fund

Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 9:06 am | Waikato District Council

More than $100,000 has been invested into the community via grants from the Waikato District Community Wellbeing Trust. The Trust met earlier this week and approved four requests for funding from community groups around the district. More >>

Waikato ratepayers reminded to share views on fluoride

Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 3:30 pm | Waikato District Council

Ratepayers in the south and west of the Waikato district who receive their water from Hamilton City Council need to return their fluoride survey by Monday 30 September to ensure their view is considered. More >>

Applications for licensing committee close next week

Monday, 23 September 2013, 12:01 pm | Waikato District Council

Waikato District Council is reminding people if they wish to be a part of a new district licensing committee responsible for considering all alcohol licence applications in our district they need to apply by next Tuesday, 1 October. More >>

It’s Time to Vote in the Waikato District

Friday, 20 September 2013, 4:19 pm | Waikato District Council

Waikato district voters will be able to cast their votes in the 2013 local authority elections from tomorrow (Saturday 21 September). More >>

Drivers Still Need Education on Dangers of Fatigue

Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 1:31 pm | Waikato District Council

A Waikato District Council initiative aimed at increasing awareness of driver fatigue has highlighted a ‘she’ll be right’ attitude amongst motorists. On Sunday afternoon, around 120 drivers heading home from Mt Ruapehu took advantage of a fatigue stop ... More >>

Council’s Event Fund Helps Community Groups

Monday, 16 September 2013, 1:20 pm | Waikato District Council

More than $6000 has been granted to local community groups from Waikato District Council’s Event Sponsorship fund in the latest funding round. The Mangatangi Historical Group, Ngaruawahia Community House and North Waikato Blue Light Ventures each received ... More >>

Flooding Closes Roads Between Te Pahu And Waitetuna

Thursday, 12 September 2013, 4:47 pm | Waikato District Council

Waikato District Council advises that due to flooding Old Mountain Road which runs parallel to SH23 to Raglan, is closed at the one way bridge over Waitetuna River stream between Waitetuna Road and Parker Access Road. Residents who live on Parker ... More >>

Snow Bunnies Encouraged to Take a Break

Thursday, 12 September 2013, 3:21 pm | Waikato District Council

Drivers heading home from Mt Ruapehu this weekend are the focus of a fatigue campaign being run by Waikato District Council. More >>

Fluoride Survey Ensures Waikato Resident Views Heard

Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 10:31 am | Waikato District Council

The views on fluoride in the water supply of ratepayers who receive their water from Hamilton City Council are being sought in a survey by Waikato District Council. More >>

Council Seeks Members for New District Licensing Committee

Friday, 6 September 2013, 12:18 pm | Waikato District Council

Do you have experience in alcohol licensing and want to be involved in making decisions on how alcohol is sold and supplied in the Waikato district? Waikato District Council is currently seeking expressions of interest from people who would like to be part ... More >>

Newell Road Project Gets Underway Again

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 2:28 pm | Waikato District Council

The project to revitalise and reseal Newell Road in Tamahere will get underway next week after being placed on hold through winter. Bad weather prompted Waikato District Council and contractor, HEB Construction, to put the project on hold in May to avoid ... More >>

North Waikato Communities Get $700,000 For Streetworks

Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 11:58 am | Waikato District Council

Waikato District Council will invest more than $700,000 in roads and street lighting for the Onewhero and Tuakau communities this financial year. More >>

$1 million for Waikato Roads and Lights

Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 11:52 am | Waikato District Council

Ngaruawahia, Huntly, Taupiri and Te Kauwhata will benefit from more than $1 million being invested in capital street works this financial year. More >>

Yashili Granted Consent for Infant Forumla Plant in Pokeno

Friday, 30 August 2013, 3:05 pm | Waikato District Council

Independent commissioner Michael Savage has granted land use consent to Chinese company Yashili NZ Dairy Co Ltd to construct and run a $220 million infant formula plant in Pokeno. More >>

Council Contendors Throw Hats In the Ring

Friday, 16 August 2013, 5:04 pm | Waikato District Council

Time’s up and 65 people have thrown their hats in the ring as candidates in the upcoming local government elections to be held on Saturday 12 October. More >>

Solid Energy Job Losses A Blow to Huntly Community

Thursday, 15 August 2013, 2:30 pm | Waikato District Council

Waikato Mayor Allan Sanson says job losses announced today by Solid Energy in Huntly are a huge blow to affected staff, their families and the wider community and will have a big impact on the town and neighbouring areas. More >>

Community Groups Benefit from Council Fund

Thursday, 15 August 2013, 10:11 am | Waikato District Council

Three local community groups have been given a helping hand from Waikato District Council’s Rural Ward Discretionary Fund. Whatawhata Country Tennis Club, Ngaruawahia Volunteer Rural Fire Force, and the Mangatangi Historical Group were all recently ... More >>

New Meremere Hall Gets Green Light

Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:51 pm | Waikato District Council

Construction of a new community hall in Meremere has been given the green light following the announcement of a half million dollar grant from the Lottery Community Facilities Fund. More >>

Planning for the Future in And Around Ngaruawahia

Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 7:09 pm | Waikato District Council

Planning for the Future in And Around Ngaruawahia Residents from Ngaruawahia, Glen Massey, Taupiri and Horotiu are being invited to one of four information days where they can share their views about long term development in their towns. Waikato District ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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