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Waikato District Council - Latest News [Page 26]

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 >>

Time Running Out For Candidates in Local Elections

Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 2:44 pm | Waikato District Council

With 17 nominations received for the local elections Waikato District Council Electoral Officer Maria Edgar is reminding people they only have until midday on Friday 16 August to get their nominations in. More >>

Tamahere Residents get Updated Stormater Drainage Info

Friday, 19 July 2013, 5:22 pm | Waikato District Council

The results of an updated stormwater drainage study are being sent to the owners of around 950 Tamahere properties by Waikato District Council. More >>

Nominations Now Open for Waikato District Council Candidates

Friday, 19 July 2013, 1:24 pm | Waikato District Council

19 July 2013 Nominations Now Open for Waikato District Council Candidates Now is your chance to give local politics a go and have a say in the future of the Waikato district. Nominations for candidates wishing to stand in this year’s local authority ... More >>

Nominations Now Open For Waikato District Council Candidates

Friday, 19 July 2013, 10:12 am | Waikato District Council

Now is your chance to give local politics a go and have a say in the future of the Waikato district. Nominations for candidates wishing to stand in this year’s local authority elections have now opened. More >>

Waikato Council Plan Holds General Rate Increase To 1.87%

Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 1:41 pm | Waikato District Council

Waikato District Council has set a 1.87% general rate increase for the 2013/14 year as part of signing off on Year 2 of its Long Term Plan. The Plan, also known as the 2013/14 Annual Plan, was formally adopted yesterday (25 June). More >>

Upcoming Waikato District Matariki Festival events

Friday, 14 June 2013, 12:22 pm | Waikato District Council

Unfortunately due to bereavement we have had to postpone our Matariki Maaori kai stand at the Tamahere Country Market this Saturday, 15 June. We apologise for the inconvenience. More >>

Safe Speeds on Rural Roads

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 1:25 pm | Waikato District Council

Waikato and Waipa District Councils and the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) are again joining forces on road safety at this year's Fieldays event, with the councils highlighting the need for drivers to slow down on rural roads. More >>

Early Bird Discount for Dog Owners

Thursday, 6 June 2013, 4:14 pm | Waikato District Council

For the second year in a row, Waikato district dog owners can save around $20 if they register their dog before the end of July. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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