Category: WDC Councillors updates

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update September 2026 – Ngaati Hauaa taonga in a major new exhibition at Waikato Museum, Applications to the Rural Ward fund close 30/9, date for LTP consultation 18/10, progress on the Matangi Recreational Reserve Plan, checkout new government regulations.

Help shape your Council’s Long Term Plan The Council is holding informal discussions with the community on its next Long Term Plan (LTP) this month – and invite Matangi residents and ratepayers to a drop-in session at the Tamahere Community Centre in Devine Rd on Sunday 18 October, 2-5pm. We’re seeking community perspectives on key… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update September 2026 – Ngaati Hauaa taonga in a major new exhibition at Waikato Museum, Applications to the Rural Ward fund close 30/9, date for LTP consultation 18/10, progress on the Matangi Recreational Reserve Plan, checkout new government regulations.

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update August 2026 – Amalgamation, Awards, LTP and more..

A strong local voice remains vital Thank you to all those who turned up to discuss Council amalgamation options with your Mayor and local councillors at local meetings across our Ward in Matangi, Tamahere, Newstead, Tauwhare, Puketaha, Gordonton and Eureka over the past month. Rates affordability, managing debt and a strong local voice were common… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update August 2026 – Amalgamation, Awards, LTP and more..

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update July 2026. Chat to the Mayor in Eureka on Sunday – Amalgamation feedback by July 10, please. Dog regos due this month.

Council merger proposals – tell us your view by 10 July You are likely to be voting for a different, much larger, unitary council at the next local body elections in 2028. The Government has signalled major changes to local government and has invited councils to help shape what comes next through a voluntary process… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update July 2026. Chat to the Mayor in Eureka on Sunday – Amalgamation feedback by July 10, please. Dog regos due this month.

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update April-May 2026 – Plans to amalgamate? Rates increases approved.

Head Start Pathway for Council amalgamation Under the Government’s ‘Simplifying Local Government’ initiative, the Government has announced a voluntary pathway allowing Councils until August 9 to submit proposals to amalgamate into larger unitary authorities before the next local government elections in 2028, or the Government will design a structure for them after that time. Unitary… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update April-May 2026 – Plans to amalgamate? Rates increases approved.

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update March 2026 – here’s an offer..

Join the new Community Voice Panel Waikato District Council has established a Community Voice Panel and invites you to join it to help guide Council decisions. Panel members will receive short online surveys throughout the year on topics that matter to them such as parks, roading, new facilities, environmental initiatives, and future planning, with some… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update March 2026 – here’s an offer..

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update February 2026

Council work programme coming up An early focus is on establishing the Waikato District and Hamilton City council-controlled operation (CCO), IAWAI – Flowing Waters, by 1 July this year and our first meeting of the year was a joint workshop with Hamilton City Council to begin considering the agreement under which waters assets and resources… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update February 2026

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update December 2025 – Could a new Wastewater system for Matangi be less than 20 years away?

Summer road works Summer is on the way 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… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update December 2025 – Could a new Wastewater system for Matangi be less than 20 years away?

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Lots of Council news – Awards, LTP, Water, New roading contractors, Telephone Road, Rubbish stickers, Dog Rego, Feedback on local parks and Reserves Due….

Photo 1: Marion and Charles Fletcher, Crystal Beavis and John Sheat.  Photo 2: Gail and Lionel Orr from Eureka Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update July 2025 Community volunteers honoured with Mayoral Awards Congratulations to all Waikato District Mayoral Award recipients, and thank you for your outstanding voluntary contributons over many years to your community. Tamahere-Woodlands Ward recipients… Read More Lots of Council news – Awards, LTP, Water, New roading contractors, Telephone Road, Rubbish stickers, Dog Rego, Feedback on local parks and Reserves Due….

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