WDC MEDIA RELEASE: The Rubber Hits the Road: Welcome Progress on SH1B Telephone Road Rail Crossing Upgrade

The Rubber Hits the Road: Welcome Progress on SH1B Telephone Road Rail Crossing Upgrade  On behalf of its communities, the Waikato District Council is pleased to report the long-awaited upgrade to SH1B Telephone Road rail crossing begins next week. This project marks a significant milestone for our district, improving safety and restoring a key transport… Read More WDC MEDIA RELEASE: The Rubber Hits the Road: Welcome Progress on SH1B Telephone Road Rail Crossing Upgrade

WRC seeking feedback on three possible public transport rating models to help fund bus, community transport and Total Mobility services in the Waikato region. survey closes Wednesday 27 November.

Waikato Regional Council is seeking feedback from throughout the region on three possible public transport rating models to help fund bus, community transport and Total Mobility services in the Waikato region.  The feedback will be collated and shared with regional councillors during a workshop in December. The options are: Sub-options for all three models are:… Read More WRC seeking feedback on three possible public transport rating models to help fund bus, community transport and Total Mobility services in the Waikato region. survey closes Wednesday 27 November.

MATANGI HALL A.G.M., Wednesday November 13, 2024. 7.30 p.m. Matangi Hall. All Welcome.

The Matangi Hall committee do a great job of ensuring this community asset is available in excellent condition for use for a huge range of meetings, sports, and social events most days of the year. https://matangilink.nz/matangi-hall/ Please show your interest and support by attending the AGM and/or sending a message of thanks for a job… Read More MATANGI HALL A.G.M., Wednesday November 13, 2024. 7.30 p.m. Matangi Hall. All Welcome.

“Last call to help shape our district’s future”

The Waikato District Council wants to remind everyone that there’s still time to complete the survey that will help shape the Council’s 2025-2034 Long-Term Plan (LTP). We’re gathering your valuable feedback on potential savings and key investment areas, including Council services, roading, waste services, and community facilities like the halls in Eureka, Huntly, and Ruawaro.… Read More “Last call to help shape our district’s future”

Ian Wallace among the volunteering heroes honoured at Mayoral Community Awards

Tireless volunteers were honoured on Thursday (3 October) as Waikato District Council’s Mayor Jacqui Church handed out the 2024 Mayoral Community Awards. Twenty-three recipients were nominated for the awards by Mayor Jacqui, councillors, community boards and community committees. Mayor Jacqui also decided to present awards to all volunteer fire brigades in the district, to recognise… Read More Ian Wallace among the volunteering heroes honoured at Mayoral Community Awards

Mātangi – a Plan for the Future – Community Meeting – 20 October, 2024 – and Survey.

Have your say about what you would like Mātangi to be like in the future. The Waikato District Council is encouraging feedback from all communities within its district, about the shape and direction that their individual communities will develop over time. The Mātangi Community Committee has started putting together a draft strategic plan for the… Read More Mātangi – a Plan for the Future – Community Meeting – 20 October, 2024 – and Survey.

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update Sep-Oct 2024 – Roading, Water , Long Term Plan Community Survey, Fees and Charges consultation and Farewell to Rob.

Roading budgets cut Lower than expected roading subsidies from the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) for local roading projects will leave Waikato District Council tens of millions short for planned new roading projects over the next three years. So far it’s been reported that the Council will be about $35m short, and this is likely to… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update Sep-Oct 2024 – Roading, Water , Long Term Plan Community Survey, Fees and Charges consultation and Farewell to Rob.

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update Aug-Sep 2024

Share your ideas for your neighbourhood facilities and parks Waikato District Council is examining its strategies and plans for the Council-owned public spaces and community facilities that you use, whether you are playing sports, walking your dog or attending an event at your local hall. It is running a “pre-consultation” with the community to help… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update Aug-Sep 2024