Little Libraries – Prisoners help break out books for Waikato district communities

Prisoners at Spring Hill Corrections Facility, Hampton Downs, have built and decorated 30 ‘little libraries’ to bring books and a focus for social interchange to small communities across Waikato district’s far-flung rural areas. Holding 20-30 books that can be borrowed and exchanged, each little library will be installed and kept stocked by local residents to… Read More Little Libraries – Prisoners help break out books for Waikato district communities

Waikato District Council adopts long term plan and approves proposed district plan

Waikato District Council has today signed off on two major pieces of planning work for the district. It adopted the Long Term Plan 2018-28, which establishes the Council’s infrastructure and financial strategies for the next 10 years, and approved the Proposed Waikato District Plan (Stage 1) which establishes the guidelines for future growth and development, including… Read More Waikato District Council adopts long term plan and approves proposed district plan

Agenda Matangi Community Committee Meeting 21.05 2018

Agenda Matangi Community Committee Meeting Monday May 21, 2018, Matangi Hall, 7.30 p.m. Present: Apologies: H Mowbray Meeting Items 1. Minutes meeting March 12, 2018 2. Matters arising a. Factory pipe plans b. Funding for Roll of Honour from WDC Heritage fund successful c. District plan submission d. LTP submissions e. Little Libraries – June 11… Read More Agenda Matangi Community Committee Meeting 21.05 2018