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Summer road works, local govt reform - Councillor update Dec 2025
Warm wishes for Christmas and the summer holiday season. The sunny weather is here and that means the road construction season has started. Road works can be frustrating, but fixing our roads is vital for keeping our communities connected and supporting our economy. So please be patient, knowing that our staff and contractors are working in the heat of summer to keep our roads safe for us. For details of major roadworks in Waikato district see the ‘Current and upcoming roadwo
Crystal Beavis
Dec 13, 20254 min read


New Council gets straight to work - Councillor update Oct-Nov 2025
The 2025 election results saw your two Tamahere-Woodland Ward Councillors, Crystal Beavis (2nd left front row) and Mike Keir (3rd right back row), returned for second terms to the Waikato District Council. Thank you for your vote and for the confidence you have once again placed in us to represent you on the Council. We will continue to attend local Ward Community Committee meetings regularly to hear what our different communities are saying, and to keep you updated on Counci
Crystal Beavis
Dec 13, 20254 min read


A strong independent voice for you on local and district issues
I'm standing for re-election as your Tamahere-Woodlands councillor to continue to serve your interests on the Waikato District Council. I...
Crystal Beavis
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Meet the candidates & latest Ward news - Councillor update Aug-Sept 2025
What you need to know about Local Government elections 2025: Voting papers will be posted from 9-22 September to everyone who was...
Crystal Beavis
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Let's talk about dogs, parks, roads - Councillor update July 2025
Let’s talk about dogs! A friendly reminder that annual dog registrations are due and are discounted if paid by 31 July. The Council...
Crystal Beavis
Jul 15, 20256 min read


A focus on local parks - Councillor update June 2025
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...
Crystal Beavis
Jun 7, 20254 min read


Final reminder to have your say - Councillors' update May 2025
Consultation is open until 11 May on Waikato District Council’s Long Term Plan and proposal for a Waters Council-Controlled Organisation...
Crystal Beavis
May 7, 20253 min read


Have your say: LTP & Waters CCO - Councillor update Mar-Apr 2025
Consultation opens Friday 11 April on Waikato District Council’s Long Term Plan and proposal for a Waters CCO with Hamilton City. The...
Crystal Beavis
Apr 5, 20254 min read


Democracy relies on us - Cambridge News column April 2025
New Zealand is small enough to give each of us almost unmatched access to decision-makers at national and local level compared with most...
Crystal Beavis
Apr 5, 20253 min read


Change is in the air - Councillors' update Feb 2025
Waikato District Council welcomed our new CEO Craig Hobbs with a powhiri early this month. Craig’s past experience includes roles as CE...
Crystal Beavis
Feb 25, 20253 min read


Change and Challenges Ahead - Cambridge News Feb 2025
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...
Crystal Beavis
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Telephone Rd re-opening, 3 Waters options - Councillors' update Dec 2024
Warm wishes for the Christmas holiday season SH1B Telephone Rd re-opening mid-2025 After more than two years of lobbying and...
Crystal Beavis
Dec 9, 20244 min read


Patchy economy and rising costs challenge Council - Cambridge News Nov 2024
New Zealand’s economic outlook is still patchy despite some greener shoots showing for 2025. So says Infometrics chief executive and...
Crystal Beavis
Nov 9, 20242 min read


Record response to Council survey - Councillors' update Nov 2024
Record community feedback on Council survey More than 800 people provided nearly 2,000 responses to the Council’s survey on its Long Term...
Crystal Beavis
Nov 9, 20244 min read


Road subsidy shortfall forces cuts - Councillors' update Oct 2024
Road budgets cut - Waters CCO explored. Council seeks community help to set Long Term Plan priorities. Read on: Road subsidies slashed...
Crystal Beavis
Oct 1, 20245 min read


A measure of confidence - Cambridge News Sept 2024
Business confidence has surged to the highest it has been in 10 years according to the latest ANZ business outlook survey. We’re still...
Crystal Beavis
Sep 25, 20242 min read


A focus on local parks and facilities - Councillors' update Aug-Sep 2024
Share your ideas for your local parks and facilities: Waikato District Council is examining its strategies and plans for the...
Crystal Beavis
Aug 31, 20243 min read


Dogs and libraries - Councillors' update July-Aug 2024
Let’s talk about dogs! Dog registration A friendly reminder that annual dog registrations are due and are discounted if paid by 31 July....
Crystal Beavis
Jul 26, 20243 min read


Setting sights on the future - Cambridge News column July 2024
Waikato District Council has just adopted its Annual Plan for the year ahead and has managed to drop its average general rates increase...
Crystal Beavis
Jul 6, 20242 min read


Councillor update June-July 2024: General rates rise 11.9%, house values up 21%
General rates rise drops to 11.9% - Waikato District Council has adopted its Enhanced Annual Plan for the year ahead and – after three...
Crystal Beavis
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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