Attend a community Blueprint workshop to have your say

After a successful first round of Blueprint workshops, Waikato District Council is visiting more towns in the district to hear further from its community. Waikato District Council General Manager Community Growth Clive Morgan says the first round of workshops in the north of the Waikato district had nearly 200 in attendance. “It was fantastic to… Read More Attend a community Blueprint workshop to have your say

Submissions closing soon on the Proposed Waikato District Plan

There has been a lot of interest in Waikato District Council’s Proposed Waikato District Plan and the public are reminded that submissions close next month. The Proposed Waikato District Plan (Stage 1) establishes the guidelines for future growth and development, including rules for protecting the district’s environment and heritage. Submissions have been open since July… Read More Submissions closing soon on the Proposed Waikato District Plan

Waikato Cherry Tree Festival 21 – 23 September 2018  8am – 8pm, 125 Matangi Road

A Canopy and Carpet of Pink in The Waikato In celebration of Spring, the Waikato Cherry Tree Festival will welcome thousands of visitors to experience the beauty of the cherry trees in full bloom, creating a spectacular backdrop. Stilt walkers, human statues, Japanese Wai-Taiko drummers, Kapa Haka, Kung Fu displays and a Chinese dragon are… Read More Waikato Cherry Tree Festival 21 – 23 September 2018  8am – 8pm, 125 Matangi Road

Waikato District Council heritage and discretionary funding available

Applications are now open for the final 2018 rounds of funding from the Waikato District Council Heritage Project Fund and from the Council’s Discretionary Grants Fund to support projects and events in the district. Waikato District Council’s Chief Operating Officer Tony Whittaker says, “These funds support a range of heritage and other community projects and… Read More Waikato District Council heritage and discretionary funding available