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Raglan Wharf Tender Announced
Tuesday, 22 November 2011, 12:14 pm | Waikato District Council
The sound of construction will be evident in early January as work begins at Raglan Wharf on the new building which replaces the one destroyed by fire in April 2010. More >>
Winners Announced For Ngaruawahia Best Garden Competition
Monday, 21 November 2011, 10:47 am | Waikato District Council
Twelve placegetters won prizes in the Ngaruawahia Best Garden Competition. Sharyn Goodwin, Waikato District Council’s co-ordinator for the Ngaruawahia Garden Competition, said the quality of this year’s entries was very high. More >>
Waikato District Council Consults on Rates Review
Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 9:35 am | Waikato District Council
Ratepayers are being asked to provide their feedback on the council’s proposal to change the Waikato district’s rates structure. Waikato District Council is required by legislation to undertake this review, which is an important part in the preparation ... More >>
Milk pick up situation continues to improve in Waikato
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 1:51 pm | Waikato District Council
MEDIA RELEASE 27 October 2011 Milk pick up situation continues to improve in Waikato Milk collection in the Waikato has continued to improve today, meaning lessening environmental risk from surplus milk getting into waterways, says Waikato Regional ... More >>
Farmers urged to keep milk out of waterways
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 2:29 pm | Waikato District Council
MEDIA RELEASE 25 October 2011 Farmers urged to keep milk out of waterways Waikato Regional Council is urging the region’s farmers to do all they can to keep milk out of waterways following a gas supply disruption in Taranaki which has hit dairy ... More >>
Remember to Enter Garden Competition
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 12:43 pm | Waikato District Council
Gardeners wanting to participate in the Ngaruawahia and Huntly Best Garden Competitions have only until the end of this week to return their completed entry form to Waikato District Council. More >>
Tamahere Public To Meet With NZTA And Council
Thursday, 13 October 2011, 11:56 am | Waikato District Council
Safe, accessible and fluid access for people and traffic through Tamahere and the successful development of recreation and retail areas will be discussed at a public information day to be hosted by NZTA and Waikato District Council on 27 October. ... More >>
New Te Kauwhata Library Hits The Mark For New Members
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 12:23 pm | Waikato District Council
Record numbers of new members and actual visitor numbers since the new Te Kauwhata Library opened in May have blitzed the figures for the equivalent period in 2010. More >>
Best Garden Competition 2011
Monday, 3 October 2011, 12:44 pm | Waikato District Council
Calling all budding gardeners. Now that ‘spring has sprung’, it’s time for gardeners to start perfecting their gardens for the Best Garden Competition 2011. More >>
WDC met today and passed the Stock Movement Bylaw 2011.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011, 4:13 pm | Waikato District Council
Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Mayor Dynes Fulton said there had been a lot of misunderstanding around the proposed bylaw but the submissions process had been invaluable in developing a final policy. “This has been a long process but we have a much better bylaw as ... More >>
Council Takes Steps to Protect Property Files
Tuesday, 27 September 2011, 1:48 pm | Waikato District Council
People wishing to view property files will now have to make an appointment at all Waikato District Council offices except Tuakau. The change from free access takes into consideration the council’s legal responsibility and liability for the release ... More >>
Winter Warmers Makes Reading Fun
Tuesday, 27 September 2011, 10:33 am | Waikato District Council
Getting Waikato kids into books just became a whole lot easier thanks to the Waikato District Libraries ‘Winter Warmers’ reading programme. More >>
Sharing A Love Of Books In Huntly
Tuesday, 23 August 2011, 12:39 pm | Waikato District Council
If reading, sharing and discussing new books in a social environment appeals, Huntly’s new book club is ready to welcome new members. More >>
Danger on Ralph Road
Thursday, 18 August 2011, 3:56 pm | Waikato District Council
Motorists are removing warning signs and driving over a collapsed culvert on Ralph Road near Huntly to avoid a short detour. General manager roading and projects Ian Gooden says continued use is compounding the problem, which was initially aggravated ... More >>
Wharf Repairs on Time and Below Budget
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 3:06 pm | Waikato District Council
The Raglan Wharf is now as strong as it was when it was built in 1916. Repairs to the wharf structure were completed last week on time and below the original budget. Waikato District Council water and facilities general manager Richard Bax says the ... More >>
Changes for Bylaw a Positive Shift for Farmers
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 12:37 pm | Waikato District Council
Yesterday’s council policy committee took action to Franklin farmers’ issues around stock movement to change its proposed Stock Movement Bylaw 2011. Around 70 concerned farmers joined the meeting after staging a peaceful protest outside the ... More >>
Pipwharauroa Trail Opens to the Public
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 5:42 pm | Waikato District Council
On Saturday 27 August the much anticipated Pipiwharauroa Trail will open to the public. After an early morning opening ceremony, a group from the Raglan Mountain-biking Club will be the first to experience the 18 kilometre return track over privately-owned ... More >>
Roll up Your Sleeves And Keep New Zealand Beautiful
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 1:26 pm | Waikato District Council
Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week will take place from 20 – 27 August this year. The Waikato district will be taking part in the national week-long event that encourages individuals, schools, and organisations to get involved and pick up litter ... More >>
Extreme caution urged over west coast swells
Sunday, 15 May 2011, 2:48 pm | Waikato District Council
MEDIA RELEASE 15 May 2011 Extreme caution urged over west coast swells People are being urged to exercise extreme caution on the west coast of the Waikato region due to a heavy swells warning. As part of a severe weather watch advisory warning of ... More >>
New Transit Lounge Now Open - Waikato DHB
Monday, 21 January 2008, 2:47 pm | Waikato District Council
Health Waikato's new Transit Lounge opened today (Monday) to provide a peaceful place for discharged patients who need somewhere to wait before going home. More >>
