I'm standing for re-election as your Tamahere-Woodlands councillor to continue to serve your interests on the Waikato District Council. I...

What you need to know about Local Government elections 2025:  Voting papers will be posted from 9-22 September to everyone who was...

Let’s talk about dogs! A friendly reminder that annual dog registrations are due and are discounted if paid by 31 July. The Council...

If there’s a local park you like to use with your family, to play sports, or walk the dog, Waikato District Council wants your thoughts...

Consultation is open until 11 May  on Waikato District Council’s Long Term Plan and proposal for a Waters Council-Controlled Organisation...

Consultation opens Friday 11 April on Waikato District Council’s Long Term Plan and proposal for a Waters CCO with Hamilton City. The...

New Zealand is small enough to give each of us almost unmatched access to decision-makers at national and local level compared with most...

Waikato District Council welcomed our new CEO Craig Hobbs with a powhiri early this month. Craig’s past experience includes roles as CE...

Change is in the air for 2025 at Waikato District Council as we welcomed our new chief executive this week.   Craig Hobbs brings with him...

Warm wishes for the Christmas holiday season SH1B Telephone Rd re-opening mid-2025 After more than two years of lobbying and...

New Zealand’s economic outlook is still patchy despite some greener shoots showing for 2025.   So says Infometrics chief executive and...

Record community feedback on Council survey More than 800 people provided nearly 2,000 responses to the Council’s survey on its Long Term...

Road budgets cut - Waters CCO explored. Council seeks community help to set Long Term Plan priorities. Read on: Road subsidies slashed...

Business confidence has surged to the highest it has been in 10 years according to the latest ANZ business outlook survey.   We’re still...

Share your ideas for your local parks and facilities: Waikato District Council is examining its strategies and plans for the...

Let’s talk about dogs! Dog registration A friendly reminder that annual dog registrations are due and are discounted if paid by 31 July....

Waikato District Council has just adopted its Annual Plan for the year ahead and has managed to drop its average general rates increase...

General rates rise drops to 11.9% - Waikato District Council has adopted its Enhanced Annual Plan for the year ahead and – after three...

WDC Annual Plan hearings - Thank you to all who made submission on the Council’s draft 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan. You’ve told us to...

MEET YOUR MAYOR AND WARD COUNCILLORS: Your Mayor, Jacqui Church, and local Ward Councillors Crystal Beavis, Mike Keir and Tilly Turner...