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Waikato District Council - Latest News [Page 3]
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 >>
Ngaaruawaahia Celebrates Official Opening Of Festival Way And Roundabout
Monday, 23 June 2025, 8:11 pm | Waikato District Council
Waikato District Mayor Jacqui says the projects are a tangible example of strategic planning and partnership in action. More >>
Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori Ward Councillor Resigns
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 3:27 pm | Waikato District Council
As the next local government elections are scheduled for October, a by-election will not be held to fill the vacant seat. More >>
UPDATE RE: Wastewater Pipe Failure In Raglan
Friday, 30 May 2025, 8:21 pm | Waikato District Council
There is no immediate risk of overflow. The Raglan Wastewater Treatment Plant currently has 48 hours of storage capacity, meaning no emergency discharge is required. More >>
Wastewater Pipe Failure In Raglan Harbour
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:09 pm | Waikato District Council
Watercare has arranged for a contractor to excavate the site and complete the necessary repairs. The area is being fenced off to restrict public access during this work. Repairs are expected to be completed by the end of the day (Friday 30 May). More >>
Water Company Decision ‘Historic’: Mayors
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 12:43 pm | Waikato District Council
This is the biggest opportunity local government has had in decades to do things differently and in a way that delivers much more effectively for ratepayers. More >>
Waikato District Long Term Plan Consultation Closes – Hearings Are Underway
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 11:26 am | Waikato District Council
Council received over 550 submissions from a broad mix of people and organisations across the Waikato district, with strong feedback on roading, water services community halls, affordability, and waste services. More >>
Skippers Warned Of Bar Crossing Dangers After Raglan Incidents
Monday, 12 May 2025, 8:33 pm | Waikato District Council
You are obliged by law to wear a lifejacket at all times of heightened risk such as bar crossings, and at all times in vessels 6 metres or less while underway. More >>
Celebrating The Past, Present And Future Of Raahui Pookeka
Monday, 5 May 2025, 3:39 pm | Waikato District Council
Crafted by respected Rangatira and Te Wharekura o Rakaumanga art teacher Patrick Takoko, and blessed by Harley Raihe, Pou Tikanga Maaori Partnerships at Waikato District Council, the Pou stands as a powerful symbol which commemorates the past and inspires ... More >>
Essential Services: More Than Just The Basics
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 12:46 pm | Waikato District Council
Like households, councils are also facing rising costs due to inflation, higher interest rates, and changing legislative requirements. These factors have made it more expensive to deliver the same services. More >>
Waikato District Proposes 4.25% Rate Increase In 2025-2034 Long Term Plan
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 4:36 pm | Waikato District Council
The Council signed off its draft 2025-2034 Long Term Plan (LTP) today at a public meeting, which outlines the Council’s proposed priorities, projects and spending over the next years. Public consultation opens onFriday 11 Apriland will run ... More >>
Water Meter Vandalism – It’s The Ratepayer Who Suffers
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 10:13 am | Waikato District Council
Virtually all the meters targeted service Waikato District Council-owned properties. The result of the ripped-out water meters was a large-scale loss of treated drinking water across Huntly. More >>
